What is the case law on the charge of conspiracy to import heroin and possession of heroin?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Pugliese, 712 F.2d 1574 (2nd Cir. 1983):

Pugliese also argues that the evidence was insufficient to prove that he participated in a conspiracy to import heroin or that he possessed heroin on or about July 10, 1981. Relying heavily on selected excerpts from the recorded conversations, Pugliese submits that the most the evidence showed with respect to the conspiracy count was that he agreed to help Izzo purchase some heroin for personal use after it was brought into the United States. As to the possession count, he claims that the evidence established only his "mere association" with the person who controlled the narcotics. See United States v. Wilson, 657 F.2d 755, 760 (5th Cir.1981).

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