United States v. Powell

This case presents two consolidated appeals of convictions for participation in drug crimes, including a criminal conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine and marijuana. Christopher Powell and Abram Thompson were convicted following a jury trial and appeal many issues from their trial, convictions, and sentences. We affirm Thompson’s conviction and sentence; we vacate Powell’s conviction and sentence and remand for further proceedings.

I. BACKGROUND

Before trial, Powell moved to suppress statements that he made following his arrest. Powell argued that he was not read his Miranda rights…