Legal Opinion
United States v. Thomas Gavic
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided August 4, 1975No. 74-1715PublishedCited by 38 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WEBSTER, Circuit Judge.
Thomas Gavie was convicted of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). Numerous issues are presented on this appeal. Gavie contends that he was denied his constitutional right to a speedy trial, that the contraband found in his home and his automobile should have been suppressed, and that he was denied a fair trial because the trial judge 1 improperly commented upon the evidence and erroneously instructed the jury. Gavie further contends that the trial judge committed reversible error in- prohibiting the introduction of…
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