Case Name: UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Samuel FIGUEROA, Defendant-Appellant
Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Jurisdiction: United States
Decision Date: 1972-03-13
Citations: 456 F.2d 252
Docket Number: No. 71-2971
Parties: UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Samuel FIGUEROA, Defendant-Appellant.
Judges: 
Reporter: Federal Reporter 2d Series
Volume: 456
Pages: 252–252

Head Matter:
UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Samuel FIGUEROA, Defendant-Appellant.
No. 71-2971.
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.
March 13, 1972.
Wesley Blake, San Diego, Cal., for defendant-appellant.
Harry D. Steward, U. S. Atty., Donald F. Shanahan, Asst. U. S. Atty., San Diego, Cal., for plaintiff-appellee.
Before DUNIWAY, HUFSTEDLER and CHOY, Circuit Judges.

Opinion:
PER CURIAM:
Figueroa drove his car from Mexico into the United States. A search at the border disclosed 50 kilograms of marihuana concealed in a compartment of the trunk of the car. Figueroa denied knowing that it was there. He now appeals from his smuggling conviction under 21 U.S.C. § 952, 960 and 963. His sole contention is that the evidence was insufficient. Appointed counsel has argued the point fully and ably, but it is without merit. United States v. Asco-lani-Gonzalez, 9 Cir., 1971, 449 F.2d 159. Affirmed.