United States v. Trancheff

Dimitar Trancheff was convicted of possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1). The district court1 sentenced him to 188 months’ imprisonment. Trancheff appeals the district court’s denial of various motions. We affirm.

On April 9, 2005, an officer stopped Trancheff after he failed to yield as the officer’s vehicle merged onto the interstate. According to the officer, he had a general discussion with Trancheff and then obtained consent to search his vehicle. The officer found cocaine in the vehicle. On April 21,…