United States v. John H. Young, United States of America v. Grady Roger McLeod United States of America v. Avell C. Williams

Appellants were tried by a jury and convicted on four counts involving conspiracy and smuggling of heroin and cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 (a)(1), 846, 952, 960 and 963. We affirm.

Appellants McLeod and Williams contend the evidence was insufficient to support the convictions. In viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the government, we cannot say that it was insufficient. See Glasser v. United States, 315 U.S. 60 , 62 S.Ct. 457 , 86 L.Ed. 680 (1942). McLeod was present when appellant Young offered to pay a co-conspirator Jefferson $200 to “make a run.” Jefferson agreed. Thereafter, McLeod participated in helping to construct the “stash” compartment in the load car, providing the others with an electric saw from his own car. Williams claims to have been an innocent bystander who permitted his friends to work on their car in his driveway. Evidence was presented by the government showing that Williams had more than a casual acquaintance with the co-conspirators; that Williams’ house was the agreed meeting place where the “stash” compartment was constructed; that Williams provided the others with a drill and stood close by talking with the others while part…