United States v. Goldenberg

*Circuit Judge of the Ninth Circuit, sitting by designation.
**Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the court has determined that
this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except
under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR. R. 47.5.4.
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
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No. 99-40741
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
versus
ROGER GOLDENBERG;
SUSAN RICHEA SALINAS,
Defendants-Appellants.
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Appeal from the United States District Court for the
Southern District of Texas, McAllen
USDC No. M-98-CR-264-1
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March 8, 2001
Before FARRIS,* JOLLY, and DAVIS, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:**
Roger Goldenberg appeals his convictions for conspiracy to
possess with intent to distribute cocaine and possession with
intent to distribute cocaine, and Susan Salinas appeals her
conviction for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The
only question in this case is the sufficiency of the evidence
against the two appellants. The evidence is overwhelming with

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regard to Goldenberg. Although the evidence is perhaps less
compelling with respect to Salinas, the evidence was nevertheless
sufficient for a reasonable jury to conclude that she engaged in
conduct that aided and abetted the criminal venture in this case.
Therefore, the convictions of both appellants are
A F F I R M E D.

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