Opinion ID: 627222
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Tobin: Counts 3 and 11

Text: Tobin was convicted of Count 3 and Count 11, both of which charged him with distribution of controlled substances in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). Tobin argues that the evidence was not sufficient to sustain his convictions for these counts because FedEx shipping documents related to those counts did not include tracking numbers or other proof of delivery. We reject this argument. The CSA defines the term distribute to mean to deliver. 21 U.S.C. § 802(11). In turn, the term deliver is defined as encompassing the actual, constructive, or attempted transfer of a controlled substance. . . . Id. § 802(8) (emphasis added). Here, evidence of Jive Network's own records showed that the orders that Tobin approved were shipped. This was sufficient evidence for the jury to find that there was an attempted transfer of the controlled substance. Id. [17]