United States v. Richardson

KANNE, Circuit Judge.

On November 12, 2009, Jake Richardson III was charged with possession with intent to distribute more than five grams of cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). Before trial, Richardson moved to suppress the narcotics and currency that had been found on his person and all post-arrest statements that he had made to law enforcement officials. The district court granted Richardson’s motion in part, but denied it as to some of his statements and as to the physical evidence. A jury ultimately found Richardson guilty. He now appeals his conviction, arguing that the…