Defendant’s drug possession conviction is reversed where there was insufficient evidence to support the conviction, because the government failed to prove that Defendant participated in the conspiracy to possess marijuana for distribution.

Read US v. Tran, No. 07-30270

Appellate Information

Argued and Submitted August 6, 2008

Filed June 24, 2009

Judges

Opinion by Judge Pregerson

Dissent by Judge Noonan

Counsel

For Appellant:

Allen M. Ressler, Browne & Ressler, Seattle, WA

John C. Dorgan, Browne & Ressler, Seattle, WA

For Appellee:

Catherine L. Chrisham, Assistant United States Attorney, Seattle, WA

Susan M. Roe, Assistant United States Attorney, Seattle, WA

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