United States v. Mata

EMILIO M. GARZA, Circuit Judge:

Roy Mata (“Mata”) appeals his conviction and sentence for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846; possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a) & (b)(l)(A)(vii); and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, in violation of 21 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). Mata argues that: (1) the district court erred in declining to give Mata’s requested jury instruction that a buyer-seller relationship is insufficient…