United States v. Jesus Ramos-Rodriguez

This is a direct criminal appeal in which the appellant challenges his convictions for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A), 846. The appellant raises two evidentiary challenges. Finding no abuse of discretion, we AFFIRM the district court’s judgment.

I. BACKGROUND

Ramos, a citizen of Mexico, approached the Eagle Pass Port of Entry on May 29, 2013, driving a white pickup truck. Agents referred the vehicle to secondary inspection, based on a…