United States v. Roberto Rodriquez-Camacho

HAMLIN, Circuit Judge:

Appellant pleaded guilty in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California to one count of possession of a controlled substance (99 pounds of marijuana) with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1). 1

On appeal he contends (1) that the words “intent to distribute” are inadequately defined, rendering the statute unconstitutionally vague, and (2) that the statute fails to state an offense against the United States. We affirm.

“Distribute” is defined by 21 U.S.C. § 802(11):

“The term ‘distribute’ means to deliver (other than by…