Singley v. United States

Following their joint jury trial, appellants Marion Singley and Henry Kibler were each convicted of one count of distribution of a controlled substance (cocaine) in violation of D.C.Code § 33-541(a)(l) (1986 Supp.). Singley was also convicted of one count of possession of a controlled substance (heroin). Id. § 33-541(d). On appeal Singley contends that she was entitled to a judgment of acquittal on the heroin charge because the government failed to prove that she possessed a usable amount. Singley and Kibler each contend that the trial judge abused his discretion in denying a requested…