Opinion ID: 1974831
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Heading: Instruction On Intent.

Text: The trial judge instructed the jury that distribution of cocaine is a general intent crime. Webster contends that his attorney was ineffective for not objecting to the instruction. The instruction was correct; only a general intent is required for the offense of distribution. United States v. Manganellis, 864 F.2d 528, 539 (7th Cir.1988); State v. Kidder, 302 A.2d 320, 321 (Me.1973); Criminal Jury Instructions for the District of Columbia, No. 4.33 (3d ed. 1978). Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute it (PWID) requires a specific intent, United States v. Cebian, 774 F.2d 446, 447 (11th Cir.1985); Criminal Jury Instructions for the District of Columbia, No. 4.32 (3d ed. 1978), but Webster was not charged with PWID. Accordingly, trial counsel was not ineffective because he failed to object, and Webster was not prejudiced.