United States First Circuit

Conviction and sentence for conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine is affirmed, where: 1) there was no error in the admission of evidence concerning the planned drug deal between defendant and the confidential informant; 2) probable cause supported defendant's arrest and the seizure of defendant's cell phone and wallet; 3) the district court did not err in sentencing defendant to a mandatory minimum sentence based on the court's findings as to drug quantity; and 4) the district court did not err in sentencing defendant pursuant to a statutory provision not specified in the indictment.

Appellate Information

• Decided 05/03/2013
• Published 05/03/2013

Judges

• LYNCH

Court

• United States First Circuit

Counsel