Legal Opinion
United States v. Alex S. Debango, A/K/A Ales Debango
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided January 9, 1986No. 84-5943PublishedCited by 58 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
J. SKELLY WRIGHT, Circuit Judge.
Alex Debango was convicted in a jury trial of conspiracy to distribute heroin, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846 (1982), and of unlawful distribution of heroin, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a) (1982). Because we find no error, we affirm appellant’s conviction.
I. Background
Appellant, a Washington cab driver, claims that he was approached by Tom Robinson, a government informant, and asked to assist in uncovering narcotics dealers under the “Crime Solvers Program.” Appellant claims that he was promised $1,000 for his assistance in uncovering drug dealers.…
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