U.S. v. WRIGHT

No. 12-3995.

739 F.3d 1160 (2014)

United States of America, Plaintiff-Appellee v. Jonathan Russell WRIGHT, also known as Jay-One, Defendant-Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.

Filed: January 16, 2014.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Chelsea Wilson Cash , AFPD, argued, Little Rock, AR, for appellant.

Edward O. Walker , AUSA, argued, Little Rock, AR, for appellee.

Before RILEY, Chief Judge, BYE and GRUENDER, Circuit Judges.


GRUENDER, Circuit Judge.

A jury found Jonathan Russell Wright guilty of one count of possessing crack cocaine with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). Wright received a sentencing enhancement pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 851 and was sentenced to life imprisonment. On appeal, Wright challenges (1) the denial of his motion to suppress the evidence seized from his residence; (2) the denial of his motion for a judgment of acquittal; and (3...

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