United States v. Armando Padilla, United States of America v. William Chippas, United States of America v. James Percheitte

ARNOLD, Circuit Judge.

Armando Padilla, William Chippas, and James Percheitte bring this appeal from their convictions and sentences under the federal narcotics statutes. Each defendant was indicted for distribution of cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), and conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846. After a week-long trial, the jury found each of the defendants guilty on both counts of the indictment. We affirm these convictions in all respects.

In sentencing the defendants, the District Court gave effect to a jury finding concerning the…