Salcedo v. People

This case concerns the conviction of petitioner Jose Salcedo (Salcedo) for unlawful possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) with intent to distribute in violation of section 18-18-405, 6 C.R.S. (1999), and the use of so-called drug courier profile evidence. The court of appeals affirmed Salcedo’s conviction and sentence in a published opinion. See People v. Salcedo, 985 P.2d 7 (Colo.App.1998). We granted certiorari on the following issues:

1. Whether the testimony of a prosecution witness stating his opinion that petitioner was smuggling drugs, because his behavior and characteristics…