United States v. Ernesto Tercero

WALLACE, Circuit Judge:

Tercero appeals his conviction for possessing marijuana with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). He contends that reversal is required due to the loss or destruction of certain photographs taken the night of his arrest, the denial of his right to a speedy trial, and the trial court’s refusal to rule in advance on the admissibility, for impeachment purposes, of his prior conviction for the sale of heroin. We have held this case pending the en bane disposition of United States v. Cook, 608 F.2d 1175 (9th Cir. 1979), and now affirm the conviction.

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