United States v. Nelson

Henry Lee Nelson appeals his conviction by a jury and sentence on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of five kilograms or more of cocaine and fifty grams or more of cocaine base, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A), 846 (2000) (Count 1), and conspiracy to launder money, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1956(h) (2000) (Count 18). * Nelson appeals, alleging that the district court abused its discretion in limiting the scope of cross-examination as to the polygraph provision of the witness’ plea agreement, and that the Government improperly…