United States v. Brian Thurman

Ripple, Circuit Judge.

Law enforcement executed a search warrant at Brian Thurman's residence after a cooperating informant purchased heroin inside. They discovered drug paraphernalia, two handguns, and a large amount of money. Mr. Thurman was arrested and later charged in a three-count superseding indictment with (1) maintaining a drug-involved premises, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 856 (a)(1) ; (2) distributing 100 grams or more of heroin, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1) ; and (3) possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924 (c)(1)(A).