United States v. Humberto Baron-Mantilla

Appellant, Humberto Baron-Mantilla, appeals his conviction under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (1982) for knowingly and intentionally possessing with the intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine. The issue is whether the district court erred in denying appellant’s motion to suppress the introduction of three kilograms of cocaine into evidence.

Background

On February 2, 1983, at approximately 8:45 p.m., while working in an undercover capacity, DEA Special Agent Alberto Fernandez was introduced to appellant Humberto Baron-Mantilla by a confidential informant. The meeting took place in front of a…