United States Sixth Circuit

Intent required for attempt to possess cocaine with the intent to distribute it, in violation of 21 USC 846, and 18 USC 2, does not require knowledge that drugs were on the premises before entry, only that intent was formed prior to apprehension by police.

Appellate Information

• Argued 04/27/2001
• Decided 01/07/2002
• Published 01/07/2002

Judges

• Before NELSON and BATCHELDER, Circuit Judges;  FEIKENS, District Judge.

Court

• United States Sixth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Kevin M. Schad (argued and briefed), Schad & Cook, Cincinnati, OH, for Appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Thomas L. Parker (argued and briefed), Assistant United States Attorney, Memphis, TN, for Appellee.