United States v. De La Cruz

STAFFORD, Senior District Judge.

Luis De La Cruz (“Defendant”) appeals from the district court’s final judgment of conviction entered on a jury verdict of “guilty” as to two offenses: (1) conspiracy to distribute and to possess with the intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846 (Count One); and (2) possession with the intent to distribute and distribution of heroin, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (Count Two). Defendant also appeals the district court’s denial of his motion for new trial. We affirm.

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