United States v. Helmer J. Olson

OPINION

ELY, Circuit Judge:

Olson, the appellee, was charged in a four-count indictment with various violations of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), § 846, and 18 U.S.C. § 2. Count I charged that on or about September 1, 1973, Olson aided in the distribution of 20,000 doses of methamphetamine. Counts II and III charged, respectively, Olson’s distribution of five pounds of marihuana in March of 1973 and two pounds of marihuana in April of 1973. Count IV charged Olson with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Three hours before trial was scheduled to begin, the Court, acting on its own motion,…