United States v. Phillip Darrell Smith, Ronalda Smith, and One 1978 Pontiac Bonneville

NATHANIEL R. JONES, Circuit Judge.

Phillip and Ronalda Smith, the appellants in this consolidated appeal, seek a reversal of their jury conviction for unlawful distribution of cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (2) and 846. 1 They also appeal from the district court’s grant of summary judgment in a forfeiture action pertaining to their automobile which was seized after their arrests. We hold that the evidence admitted against Phillip and Ronalda Smith during the trial was lawfully seized pursuant to a valid search warrant and therefore affirm their convictions. However, we reverse…