United States v. Larry Winfred Shilling, (Two Cases)

These two cases present appeals on a range of issues from criminal proceedings against the appellant in the Western District of Virginia. In No. 85-5055 the appellant, Larry Shilling, was indicted on 16 counts, alleging (1) possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); (2) possession of unregistered firearms in violation of 26 U.S.C. §§ 5861(d) and 5871; and (3) possession of untaxed liquor in violation of 26 U.S.C. § 5604(a)(1). Counts 1 and 2 of this Indictment were later dismissed without prejudice, dropping the charges of…