United States v. Gerardo Rivera

PER CURIAM: *

In this criminal appeal, Defendant-Appellant Gerardo Gilberto Rivera challenges his conviction and sentence for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. For the following reasons, we AFFIRM.

Factual and Procedural Background

On September 22, 2004, Rivera was indicted on one count of possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A). A three-day jury trial commenced on November 15, 2004. The majority of the government’s case consisted of testimony by Border Patrol agents and Drug Enforcement…