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United States v. Richard Rodney Robison (89-3724), and James Roosevelt Smoot (89-3520)

Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Decided June 1, 1990No. 89-3520, 89-3724PublishedCited by 137 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

NATHANIEL R. JONES, Circuit Judge.

Defendant James Roosevelt Smoot appeals his jury conviction and defendant Richard Rodney Robison appeals his guilty plea, each for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. For the following reasons, we affirm the conviction of Smoot and vacate the sentences of both defendants.

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On March 9, 1988, the Columbus Police Narcotics Bureau executed a search warrant in a home in Columbus, Ohio. They seized many items, including approximately 27 grams of cocaine, four hand guns, drug paraphernalia, and syringes. Both Smoot and…

2Cases cited13 opinions

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  4. United States v. Kevin Thomas FordCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1989
  5. United States v. Franklin Delano JoanCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1989

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3Cited by137 opinions

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  3. United States v. Timothy Moses JohnsonCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1994
  4. United States v. James E. SchultzCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1994
  5. United States v. James B. Simmons, United States of America v. Charles H. BowersCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1992

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