What is the test to sustain a conviction for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute narcotics?
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The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Cervantes-Garcia, 940 F.2d 1536 (9th Cir. 1991):
To sustain a conviction for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute narcotics, the government must demonstrate a slight connection to the existence of a conspiracy and one or more acts in furtherance of the conspiracy. United States v. Penagos, 823 F.2d 346 (9th Cir.1987).
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