United States v. Madera-Madera, 333 F.3d 1228
(11th Cir. June 10, 2003) (Georgia conviction of possession
of 28 grams or more of methamphetamines, in violation of O.C.G.A.
§ 16-13-31(e), constituted a "drug trafficking offense"
under U.S.S.G. § 2L1.2(b)(1)(A)(ii), for purposes of a 16-level
increase in sentence for illegal re-entry, since Georgias
inference of intent to distribute from possession of an elevated
amount of drugs is permissible).
jurisdiction:
Eleventh Circuit