United States v. Vincent Ciampa

BOWNES, Circuit Judge.

Defendant-appellant Vincent Ciampa appeals his jury trial conviction of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). The issues before us fall into two categories: denial of defendant’s motion to suppress and the conduct of the trial. We find no substance to any of defendant’s contentions and affirm.

I. THE SUPPRESSION ISSUE

On April 3, 1985, defendant’s apartment was searched under the authority of a warrant issued by a United States Magistrate on March 29, 1985. The warrant deadline was April 7, 1985. The search was carried out…