UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Michael MEDJUCK, Defendant-Appellant

HUG, Chief Judge:

Appellant Michael Medjuck appeals from his jury conviction for conspiracy to possess, and possession with intent to distribute, drugs on board a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, 46 U.S.CApp. § 1903(j) & (a), and for aiding and abetting, 18 U.S.C. § 2. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and we affirm.

Background

The facts of the case are set forth in the district court’s memorandum opinion. See United States v. Medjuck, 937 F.Supp. 1368 (N.D.Cal.1996) (“Medjuck I”). We will only briefly summarize here. Medjuck was charged with participation in a…