What is sufficient evidence to convict a defendant of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute it?

Sufficient evidence to support a conviction exists if "a reasonable jury, after viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to the government, could have found the defendant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of each essential element of the crime charged." United States v. Reyes-Alvarado, 963 F.2d 1184, 1187-88, cert. denied, 113 S.Ct. 258 (1992).

To establish possession with intent to distribute marijuana, the government must show that the defendant (1) knowingly (2) possessed the marijuana (3) with the intent to distribute it. United States v. Walitwarangkul, 808 F.2d 1352, 1353 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 481 U.S. 1023 (1987). To prove the importation charge, the government must establish that the defendant (1) knowingly (2) imported marijuana. United States v. Mayes, 524 F.2d 803, 807 (9th Cir.1975).