Nature Of The Case
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Facts
Mahecha-Onofre (D) was arrested at the airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico. DEA agents found cocaine chemically bonded into the structure of his suitcases. D was charged with violating federal narcotics laws. At trial, the suitcases were introduced into evidence. D was convicted. He appealed, claiming that the suitcases were not admissible because they had not been authenticated.
Issues
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Holding & Decision
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Legal Analysis
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