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United States v. Odell Thomas, A/K/A Oakie Thomas, A/K/A Junior Thomas, A/K/A Oakie Oaks Thomas, A/K/A Julian Thomas, A/K/A Odell Thomas, Jr., United States of America v. Wendell Thomas
Citations: 73 F.3d 359; 1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 4200Docket: 94-5528
Court: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; January 2, 1996; Federal Appellate Court
Odell and Wendell Thomas appeal their convictions for conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine under 21 U.S.C. § 846. They, along with another brother, were convicted after a jury trial. Their attorneys filed a brief under Anders v. California, arguing that the evidence was insufficient for the conspiracy convictions but finding no viable issues for appeal. The court evaluated the evidence favorably for the government, noting that undercover agents purchased 35.8 grams of crack cocaine from the brothers over three months. Evidence included the brothers coordinating with each other and vouching for one another's credibility to undercover agents, with Odell identifying himself as Wendell's brother and providing contact information for future drug transactions. The court found this evidence sufficient to uphold the conspiracy convictions. After a thorough review of the record, the court found no meritorious issues for appeal and affirmed the convictions and sentences of both Odell and Wendell Thomas. Counsel is required to inform the clients of their right to petition the Supreme Court for further review. The court also stated that oral argument was unnecessary as the facts and legal contentions were adequately presented in the written materials. The decision was affirmed.