United States v. Luis Alonso Montoya

Appellant Luis Alonso Montoya was apprehended by customs agents while passing through Miami International Airport on his way to Canada. After a search of his luggage turned up 2.35 kilos of 88 percent pure cocaine and 258 grams of liquid cocaine, Montoya was charged with and eventually convicted of importing cocaine into the United States in violation, of 21 TJ.S.C. § 952(a) and 960(a)(1) and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). On appeal to this court Montoya advances four contentions: (1) that the proof did not show that he intended to…