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You could argue:

The use of drugs tends to prove involvement with drugs which is some evidence of probable willingness to distribute of drugs. It is common knowledge that many drug users also sell drugs to support their habits. It is common sense that a drug user is more likely to sell drugs than a non-drug user, so the evidence helps narrow down the field of suspects (identity).

Questions? E-mail tanford@indiana.edu and refer to 0409.

Parts 2 and 3. Make the argument that evidence of the purchase of pseudoephedrine and the possession of a large number of lithium batteries is relevant to whether the defendant was distributing meth. When you have your argument ready, click here to continue.