UNITED STATES v. DIXON

No. 72-1107.

460 F.2d 309 (1972)

UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Jay B. DIXON, Defendant-Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.

May 12, 1972.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George W. Hunt, San Diego, Cal., for defendant-appellant.

Harry D. Steward, U. S. Atty., Stephen G. Nelson, Shelby R. Gott, Asst. U. S. Attys., San Diego, Cal., for plaintiff-appellee.

Before HAMLEY, CHOY and GOODWIN, Circuit Judges.


PER CURIAM:

Jay B. Dixon appeals his conviction by a jury of smuggling, concealing, and facilitating the transportation of marijuana in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 176a. We affirm.

When Dixon drove his car across the Mexican border, a search revealed thirty pounds of marijuana secreted in the trunk and beneath the rear seat. Dixon argues that the evidence was insufficient to prove that he knew the marijuana was in the car. However, the simple act of driving...

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