United States v. Enrique Espinosa

NELSON, Circuit Judge:

Espinosa appeals from his conviction under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a) (1982) for one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. He challenges the district court’s rulings on nine issues. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 (1982). We affirm.

BACKGROUND

At approximately 12:00 p.m. on June 25, 1985, two police officers in a patrol car near Orion and Nordhoff streets in Van Nuys, California, observed the defendant Espinosa holding a large amount of money in his hand and speaking to another man. The area is known for drug trafficking. The defendant appeared to…