Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit March 19, 1981, 79-5728 (United States v. James W. Ricks)

JAMES C. HILL, Circuit Judge:

James Ricks appeals a jury conviction for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute approximately 1,000 pounds of marijuana. 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 846. He raises the following arguments:

1. The trial court violated Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32 in ruling that a presentence investigation report was unnecessary.

2.