Legal Opinion
United States v. Martin Molina Oviedo, Jr.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided January 12, 1976No. 75--1899PublishedCited by 140 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DYER, Circuit Judge.
Oviedo appeals from a judgment of conviction for the attempted distribution of heroin, in violation of 21 U.S.C.A. § 846. 1 Oviedo contends that under the facts of this case, he is not guilty of any criminal offense. We agree and reverse.
Oviedo was contacted by an undercover agent, who desired to purchase narcotics. Arrangements were made for the sale of one pound of heroin. The agent met Oviedo at the appointed time and place. Oviedo transferred the substance to the agent, and asked for his money in return. However, the agent informed Oviedo that he would first have to…
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3Cited by140 opinions
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