Legal Opinion
United States v. Jerry M. Soyland, United States of America v. Mary E. Whitaker
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided September 2, 1993No. 91-50581, 91-50583PublishedCited by 50 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BEEZER, Circuit Judge:
Mary E. Whitaker and Jerry M. Soyland appeal their convictions for conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 846. Both defendants appeal their sentences. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291. We affirm Whitaker’s convictions and vacate and remand her sentence. We reverse Soyland’s convictions.
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On October 14, 1990, Whitaker and Soy-land were travelling in a hatchback vehicle that had bags and boxes piled in the back. Whitaker was the driver, Soyland the passenger. When the vehicle reached an…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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- United States v. Jody James DunnCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1991
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