Legal Opinion
United States v. Jerry Washington and Herbert Edward James
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided February 2, 1995No. 94-40016PublishedCited by 113 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WIENER, Circuit Judge:
In this direct criminal appeal, Defendants-Appellants Herbert James and Jerry Washington complain that the district court committed several errors, some during their trial and others during their sentencing on numerous counts arising from their involvement in a drug distribution ring. Finding no error, we affirm their convictions and sentences in all respects.
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FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS
James ran a drug distribution ring (the “Ring”) from his home in Port Arthur, Texas. To assist in administering various aspects of his business, James retained several “employees,” including…
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