Opinion ID: 700502
Heading Depth: 4
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: For the Purpose of Manufacturing, Distributing, or Using Methamphetamine

Text: 15 The jury could also infer that Basinger had the purpose to manufacture, distribute, or use methamphetamine at the site. There was extensive and obvious methamphetamine manufacturing paraphernalia in the secured section of the shed. Evidence was introduced that Basinger on a previous occasion had been found in possession of methamphetamine and red phosphorous, which is an essential chemical in the production of methamphetamine by the red phosphorous method (probably used in this lab, according to expert testimony). There was evidence that Basinger was the only person present at the site, and thus a jury could infer that he was the supervisor, manager, or entrepreneur of the laboratory. See United States v. Banks, 987 F.2d 463, 466-67 (7th Cir.1993); Onick, 889 F.2d at 1431. 16