United States v. Kevin E. Watson

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge D.H. GINSBURG.

Dissenting opinion filed by Circuit Judge MIKVA.

D.H. GINSBURG, Circuit Judge:

Following a jury trial, appellant Kevin Watson was convicted of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a), (b)(l)(B)(ii), and sentenced to 75 months imprisonment. He now appeals that conviction, asserting five grounds for reversal. After discussing his principal points, we affirm.

I. BackgRound

On December 7, 1987, an Amtrak policeman became suspicious of Watson when he discovered that Watson had…