United States v. Rajeh Kazni

TUTTLE, Circuit Judge:

On August 14, 1975, Rajeh Kazni and Roberto Durand Wayar were indicted for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). 1 Durand pleaded guilty. Kazni, the appellant here, waived his right to a jury and proceeded to trial before the court. He was convicted and sentenced to a term of 8 years in prison. On appeal, Kazni contends he did not receive effective assistance of counsel at his trial and that the introduction of certain alleged hearsay evidence deprived him of his Sixth Amendment right of confrontation. 2 We affirm.

During…