United States v. Tiangco

225 F. Supp. 3d 274 (2016) United States District Court for the District of New Jersey 2016-12-05

criminal; jury convicted on § 846 conspiracy (Count 1) and § 841 distribution / possession with intent to distribute 50 g+ methamphetamine (Count 2); defendant's post-trial motion for acquittal (Rule 29) or new trial (Rule 33) denied by the trial judge (result: claimant-won)

Facts

  1. 7 Partial penalty-tier drug type and quantity table (selected § 841(b)(1)(A)-(D) hook) satisfied proved
    In answers to special interrogatories, the jury found that each count involved 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, as charged.
  2. 7 Partial penalty-tier drug type and quantity table (selected § 841(b)(1)(A)-(D) hook) satisfied proved
    Inside was approximately 55 grams of nearly pure methamphetamine.