United States v. Gregory A. Baskin

Opinion for the Court filed by Senior District Judge WILL.

WILL, Senior District Judge:

Gregory Baskin, defendant-appellant, was charged with unlawful possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine (Count I), in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a) and 841(b)(l)(B)(ii)(II), and unlawful possession of marijuana (Count II), in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 844. A suppression hearing was held prior to trial and the defendant’s motion was denied. Count II was dismissed at trial. The defendant was found guilty on Count I and sentenced to 262 months incarceration followed by five years…