Opinion ID: 487126
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: evidence of masse's subsequent possession of cocaine

Text: 42 While on bail for the charges underlying this appeal, Masse was found in possession of 1 1/2 grams of cocaine. Below, when the government attempted to elicit this information from Masse on cross-examination, defense counsel objected, claiming that such testimony lacked any probative value. The district court overruled the objection on the ground that the evidence tended to show that Masse had access to drugs and a drug habit that might require support--inferences the district court found relevant under Fed.R.Evid. 404(b) 11 to prove opportunity and motive. The district court did not abuse its discretion in drawing this conclusion. See United States v. Mazza, 792 F.2d 1210, 1222-23 (1st Cir.1986), cert. denied, --- U.S. ----, 107 S.Ct. 1290, 94 L.Ed.2d 147 (1987); United States v. Johnston, 784 F.2d 416, 423 n. 11 (1st Cir.1986); United States v. Kadouh, 768 F.2d 20, 21 (1st Cir.1985); United States v. Medina, 761 F.2d 12, 15 (1st Cir.1985); United States v. Morris, 700 F.2d 427, 431 (1st Cir.), cert. denied, 461 U.S. 947, 103 S.Ct. 2128, 77 L.Ed.2d 1306 (1983). 43 Affirmed.