UNITED STATES V. COPELIN
996 F.2d 379 (1993)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Copelin (D) sought review of judgment convicting him on one count of
unlawful distribution of cocaine.
FACTS: Copelin (D) allegedly sold two rocks of crack cocaine to an undercover police
officer. At trial, he claimed that the officer had confused him with Bailey, with whom he
was playing dice at the time of the sale. During D's cross-examination, he claimed that he
did not see any drugs at the time of the sale, and had in fact never seen cocaine, except on
television. Over D's objection, the prosecution was permitted to question D regarding three
drug tests he had failed while on release awaiting trial. No limiting instruction regarding
the proper use of the evidence was requested or given. D claims that the questioning should
not have been permitted, although he admits that evidence of prior bad acts is admissible
under certain circumstances.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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