Johnson v. United States

HOOD, Chief Judge:

This appeal is from a conviction of possession of implements of crime.1 The implements here consisted of twelve hypodermic syringes, twelve needles, a bottle top “cooker” and six empty capsules found in a bag, and thirty-two syringes and needles, nine syringes without needles, and twenty-two needle holders found in a cardboard box. There were traces of heroin on the six capsules, on one syringe and on one needle.2 The bag and cardboard box were found in an apartment occupied by appellant and his wife when officers armed with a search warrant entered the apartment.

Appellant’s…