Legal Opinion
United States v. Alberto Pena, Juan Urena
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided June 19, 1986No. 663, 666, Dockets 85-1361, 85-1372PublishedCited by 40 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WINTER, Circuit Judge:
Alberto Pena and Juan Urena appeal from convictions on one count of conspiracy to distribute heroin and cocaine, 21 U.S.C. § 846, and one count of distribution of heroin, 21 U.S.C. §§ 812, 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(B), resulting from their participation in a drug-selling operation based in a Manhattan restaurant. On appeal, both appellants contend that certain remarks made by the prosecutor during summation deprived them of a fair trial. Also, Pena contends that he was not brought to trial within the time limits established by the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 3161 et seq.…
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