United States Third Circuit

Evidence adduced at trial did not support an inference that defendant knew he was participating in a transaction that involved a controlled substance, rather than some other form of contraband, such as stolen jewels or computer chips or currency. Drug convictions are reversed and remanded with instructions to enter a judgment of acquittal.

Appellate Information

• Argued 01/26/2004
• Decided 03/01/2004
• Published 03/01/2004

Judges

• Before NYGAARD, FUENTES and STAPLETON, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Third Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Maureen Kearney Rowley, Chief Federal Defender, David L. McColgin (Argued), Assistant Federal Defender, Philadelphia, for Appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Patrick L. Meehan, United States Attorney, Laurie Magid, Deputy U.S. Attorney, Robert A. Zauzmer, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Kenya S. Mann (Argued), Assistant U.S. Attorney, Philadelphia, for Appellee.