United States v. Tylor Leon Davis

BARKSDALE, Circuit Judge:

Contending primarily that he was denied closing argument in violation of his Sixth Amendment right to counsel, Tylor Leon Davis appeals his conviction for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (crack), in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). Because the record clearly reflects that his counsel opted to forego argument, Davis’ right to it was waived. We AFFIRM.

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During a routine immigration check at the Sierra Blanca checkpoint in Texas, a border patrol agent boarded a bus on which Davis was a passenger and questioned passengers about their citizenship. After…