What is sufficient to support a conviction for possession of drugs with intent to distribute?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Harris, 65 F.3d 177 (9th Cir. 1995):
"The evidence is sufficient to support a conviction as long as, viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the government, a rational jury could have found the defendants guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of each element of the crime." United States v. Hegwood, 977 F.2d 492, 497 (9th Cir.1992), cert. denied, 113 S.Ct. 2348 (1993).
A. Possession with intent to distribute: Count 6
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