UNITED STATES V. HERNANDEZ
750 F.2d 1256 (1985)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This is an appeal from a criminal conviction. Hernandez (D)
challenged a judgment, which convicted him on charges relating to the possession and
distribution of cocaine.
FACTS: Hernandez (D) was convicted of possession and distribution of cocaine. He was
targeted for arrest by the DEA because he had been identified as a drug smuggler by U.S.
Customs. When the agent who made the arrest testified, the prosecutor asked her how the DEA
had heard of D, she stated that they had received a referral from Customs. The trial court
admitted the testimony over D's objection. On appeal, the Government argued that the
testimony was relevant to show the officer's state of mind.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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