United States v. Innocent U. Uwaeme

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• holding accuracy is important but mathematical precision is not required when determining reasonable approximation of drug quantity for sentencing
• noting that this court must give substan- tial deference to a district court's credibility determinations
• noting that federal courts do not require scientific certainty in determining the chemical composition of an alleged controlled substance
• noting that district court can use large sums of money seized from defendant to determine amount of drugs at sentencing
• noting government must prove every element of the crime charged beyond a reasonable doubt, including, in drug cases, the chemical make-up of the drug
• permitting court to adopt rough approximation of drug weight, although it “do[es] not approach scientific or statistical accuracy”

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