United States v. Washington, No. 14-7017 (10th Cir. 2015)
Annotate this CaseDefendant-appellant Anthony Washington was driving from Oklahoma City of McAlester with a friend, Maurice Edwards, as passenger. The pair had borrowed a rental car from Edwards' mother. Authorities discovered 7.5 kilograms of marijuana and approximately 30 grams of methamphetamine in the car when it was pulled over. The men were ultimately charged with possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute and aiding and abetting. A jury found both men guilty, and both appealed. The Tenth Circuit already affirmed Edwards' conviction. At issue in this appeal was Washington's contention that the evidence was insufficient to link him to the drugs. After review, the Tenth Circuit agreed, reversed and remanded with instructions to dismiss Washington's indictment.
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