United States v. Michael Johnson

MEMORANDUM

Michael A. Johnson appeals from his conviction and sentence for (1) conspiracy to distribute fifty grams or more of actual methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 (a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), and 846; (2) possession of five grams or more of actual methamphetamine with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 (a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B), and 18 U.S.C. § 2 ; (3) felon in possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922 (g)(1) and 924(a)(2); and (4) felon in possession of explosives, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 842 (i)(l) and 844(a). Johnson contends the district court erred in denying his motion to suppress, motion for a new trial or to arrest judgment, and motion to strike the 21 U.S.C. § 851 enhanced penalty information, as well as in limiting defense counsel’s cross-examination of Charles Beedle and Detective Nicole Richardson. We affirm because we conclude that the district court did not err.

I

Johnson challenges the district court’s denial of his motion to suppress on the ground that there was not probable cause to issue the search warrant. Johnson also contends that the warrant lacked sufficient particularity and the search of his…