United States Sixth Circuit

Defendant's conviction for conspiracy to distribute 100 kilograms or more of marijuana, as well as aiding and abetting the possession with intent to distribute 100 kilograms or more of marijuana is reversed where: 1) the evidence was insufficient to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that defendant knew the purpose of the conspiracy was the acquisition of marijuana; and 2) defendant's conviction for aiding and abetting must also be reversed as government has failed to present sufficient evidence that defendant knew he was involved involved in a scheme to procure marijuana.

Appellate Information

• Argued 08/06/2010
• Decided 09/08/2010
• Published 09/08/2010

Judges

• CLAY

Court

• United States Sixth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Neil H. Fink, Michael C. Leibson