UNITED STATES V. SKIPPER
74 F.3d 608 (1996)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Skipper (D) appealed from a decision of the district court that
convicted him for possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute in violation of 21
U.S.C.S. 841(a)(1).
FACTS: A sheriff noticed a Nissan automobile changing lanes erratically. As the car was
pulled over, the officers observed a small plastic bag fly from the driver's side of the
car. D, the driver and owner of the Nissan, exited his car and approached the police car. D
was immediately placed under arrest. A passenger, Jerome Cutright, was also seated in the
car. The officer then drove to retrieve the bag from the side of the road. The bag contained
2.89 grams of crack cocaine. A straightedge razor was also found between the front two
seats. At trial, pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b), the district court admitted
into evidence two state court convictions for crimes allegedly committed by D. The jury
convicted D of possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, in violation of 21
U.S.C. 841(a)(1). D challenges the sufficiency of the evidence.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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