United States v. Clyde Jules Rilliet

Rilliet appeals from the order revoking his probation. He asserts that the district court erred because it was unforeseeable that his possession of a handgun was a violation of the terms of his probation and because there was insufficient evidence that he possessed cocaine. He also contends that it was error for the court to proceed with his revocation proceeding while state charges were pending pertaining to the same subject matter. None of these contentions requires reversal.

In April 1978, Rilliet was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute pursuant to 21 U.S.C. §…