Legal Opinion
United States v. Franklin
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided January 5, 2011No. 09-1529PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
THOMPSON, Circuit Judge.
Following a comprehensive investigation into the organized drug trade in a blighted neighborhood of Boston, a jury convicted Darren Franklin of several charges stemming from the sale of crack cocaine and the possession of both drugs and ammunition. On appeal, Franklin seeks to overturn those convictions, alleging an illegal search and an overly long time to trial. After careful consideration, we agree with the district court’s disposition of both issues. We affirm.
BACKGROUND
Drugs and Ammunition
In 2003, federal, state, and local authorities began conducting a…
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