United States v. Leslie Decker Young

BOHANON, District Judge.

Defendant-appellant Leslie Decker Young (Young) was convicted of possession of laboratory equipment, precursor elements, and methamphetamines, with intent to manufacture methamphetamines on or about February 4, 1987, in violation of 21 U.S.C. 841(a)(1). On appeal, Young challenges his conviction claiming that 1) the evidence is insufficient to support a conviction, 2) there was a fatal variance between the indictment and the evidence presented, 3) a lesser included offense instruction should have been given and 4) trial counsel was ineffective in rendering assistance.…