United States v. Juan Jose Silva

EASTERBROOK, Circuit Judge.

Juan Silva was the subject of an extensive undercover operation that included a confidential informant, ground and aerial surveillance, and tape-recorded conversations. A jury convicted Silva of conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. See 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 846; 18 U.S.C. § 1952. Sentenced to 121 months’ imprisonment, he argues on appeal that he was convicted on the basis of hearsay and is entitled to a new trial.

A few examples of the evidence to which he objected will suffice. Agent Zamora, who coordinated the operation for the…