United States v. Allen

Opinion

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT

No. 97-30247 Summary Calendar

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

Plaintiff-Appellee,

versus

JAMES CHRISTOPHER ALLEN,

Defendant-Appellant.

- - - - - - - - - - Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana USDC No. 96-CR-20021 - - - - - - - - - -

April 23, 1998

Before JONES, SMITH, and STEWART, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM:*

James Christopher Allen appeals his conviction and sentence

for offenses arising out of a large-scale drug conspiracy. Allen

argues that the jury selection proceedings violated Batson v.

Kentucky;** that the evidence is insufficient to support his

convictions for conspiracy and possession of cocaine base with

intent to distribute; that the prosecution introduced evidence

* 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 R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR.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. ** 476 U.S. 79 (1986). No. 97-30247 -2-

which prejudiced the jury; that evidence should have been

suppressed; and his sentence is clearly erroneous. Having

reviewed the record and the briefs of the parties, we AFFIRM.

AFFIRMED.