Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit March 19, 1998, 96-6801 (United States v. Wilfredo Mario Martinez)

Affirmed by published opinion. Chief Judge WILKINSON wrote the opinion, in which Senior Judge BUTZNER and Senior Judge-MICHAEL joined.

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OPINION

WILKINSON, Chief Judge:

After failing to appear for trial, Wilfredo Martinez was tried

in absentia

and convicted of engagement in a continuing criminal enterprise, 21 U.S.C. § 848, interstate travel with intent to facilitate cocaine distribution, 18 U.