United States v. Richard A. Schmidt

JAMES M. CARTER, Circuit Judge:

This is an appeal by Richard A. Schmidt of his conviction under a two count indictment for importation and conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 952 and 963, respectively. Schmidt waived his right to a jury and following trial was found by the district judge to be guilty on both counts. He was sentenced to five years imprisonment on each count, the sentences to run concurrently-

Schmidt states three grounds upon which he contends his conviction should be reversed. First, statements made to DEA agents in Peru were…