United States v. Luis Gerardo Leon

980 F.2d 739 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Luis Gerardo LEON, Defendant-Appellant. No. 92-50066. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted Nov. 5, 1992. * Decided Nov. 30, 1992. Before WALLACE, Chief Judge, and TROTT and T.G. NELSON, Circuit Judges. MEMORANDUM 1 Leon appeals from his judgment of conviction for conspiracy to possess more than 5 kilograms of cocaine with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 (a)(1) and 846, and possession of 251 kilograms of cocaine with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841 (a)(1). He argues that the evidence was insufficient to support his conviction. He also contends that the district court abused its discretion in denying his request for a three-hour continuance on the first day of trial. The district court had jurisdiction pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3231 . We have jurisdiction over this timely appeal…