Opinion ID: 677661
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Heading: sufficiency of evidence: possession (vidal)

Text: 19 We reject Vidal's contention that there was insufficient evidence to convict him of marijuana possession with intent to distribute, as charged in count 7 of the indictment. Possession with intent to distribute marijuana requires the Government to prove that the defendant knowingly possessed the marijuana with intent to distribute it. See United States v. Walitwarangkul, 808 F.2d 1352, 1353 (9th Cir.) (regarding heroin possession), cert. denied, 481 U.S. 1023 (1987). A conviction for possession may be based upon co-conspirator liability, aiding and abetting, or the exercise of dominion and control over the contraband. Mares, 940 F.2d at 460. 20 We sustain Vidal's possession conviction basedupon the co-conspirator liability. As we previously demonstrated, there was sufficient evidence to establish the existence of a conspiracy and that Vidal was a party to that conspiracy. Arturo, his co-conspirator, possessed the marijuana for purposes of furthering the unlawful distribution scheme. 2 Therefore, Vidal is properly held responsible for possession. See id.