Legal Opinion
United States v. William Escarsega Costey
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided June 13, 1977No. 75-3566PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WALLACE, Circuit Judge.
Costey was indicted, along with several others, for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute heroin in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846, for possession, together with Riggio, of heroin with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), and for aiding and abetting Riggio in the distribution of heroin in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and 18 U.S.C. § 2. Costey appeals from a conviction following a non-jury trial. We affirm.
Costey’s primary contention on appeal is that the evidence was insufficient to sustain the judgment of conviction. As to the…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- United States v. MurrayCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1973
- United States v. Willie Dee Hood, United States of America v. Ella HoodCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1974
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3Cited by9 opinions
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