United States v. Antonio E. Nanez

GEE, Circuit Judge:

On February 5, 1982, a jury convicted Antonio E. Nanez of conspiracy to possess heroin with intent to distribute, 21 U.S.C. § 846; possession of heroin with intent to distribute, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); and unlawfully carrying a firearm during the commission of a felony, 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(2). His punishment was enhanced to 60 years imprisonment and a lifetime special parole by virtue of a previous felony conviction— possession with intent to distribute 19.1 ounces of cocaine.

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291, Nanez now appeals both his conviction and enhanced sentence. He argues…