Calderon

MEMORANDUM *

Isaac Calderon and Richard Macias appeal their convictions following a jury trial for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 (a)(1) and 846. Appellants, who were tried jointly with co-defendant Rene Sanchez, contend that the district court abused its discretion in: (1) denying their requests to sever their trial from that of Sanchez; (2) disallowing the impeachment of Sanchez with a prior kidnaping conviction; and (3) denying their request to call defendant Macias’ counsel as a witness to impeach Sanchez with statements Sanchez made to her during trial. Calderon further argues that the district court abused its discretion in denying his request to exclude expert testimony about the roles of drug traffickers and Calderon’s apparent role in the drug conspiracy, and Macias argues that two of the prosecutor’s questions to him during his cross-examination constitute prejudicial misconduct and warrant reversal. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm Appellants’ convictions.

First, we reject Appellants’ contention that the district court abused its discretion in declining to sever their…