Legal Opinion
United States v. Albert John Pena
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided March 3, 1976No. 75--1608PublishedCited by 46 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CLARK, Circuit Judge:
Albert John Pena was convicted by a jury on a three-count indictment charging distribution of heroin, possession with intent to distribute heroin and conspiracy to distribute heroin. 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 846. He received an 8-year sentence on Count I (distribution). Imposition of sentence on Counts II and III (possession and conspiracy) was suspended. In this direct appeal, Pena raises four issues for review, claiming that: (1) testimony concerning a statement made by a confidential informant was improperly excluded; (2) the delay preceding trial and retrial violated…
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