United States v. Needham

DECISION

HODGSON, Chief Judge:

The issue before us is narrow and turns upon the admissibility of a Department of Justice periodical * tracing the history, use and effects, both physical and psychological, of hallucinogens and marijuana.

The appellant argues that such evidence was irrelevant during sentencing as he was convicted of distributing lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and not its use. He also urges that the information given the members regarding marijuana was as well irrelevant and “unduly prejudicial.”

We disagree. It is well settled law that the prosecution may present evidence which…