United States v. Ira Eugene Borchardt

JOHNSON, Circuit Judge:

Ira Eugene Borchardt appeals from his conviction of possession of heroin by an inmate at a federal correctional facility, 18 U.S.C. § 1791(a)(2). To secure Borchardt’s conviction, the Government relied on several packets of heroin Borchardt vomited during treatment for a heroin overdose. The Government also relied on testimony of the nurse who treated Borchardt. According to the nurse, Borchardt admitted that he might have ingested heroin. Her testimony was corroborated by a prison officer who overheard Borchardt’s admission. On appeal, Borchardt argues: (1) that the…