United States v. Jewell

United States v. Jewell (1976) is a legal case where the defendant, Jewell, was a drug courier stopped at the border. He claimed he didn’t know he was carrying drugs, but authorities found marijuana hidden in his truck. The court ruled that Jewell’s belief that he was innocent was not enough to omit criminal responsibility, especially since the government proved he knew about the drugs. The case highlights that ignorance of illegal activity doesn’t necessarily absolve someone of guilt if they have knowledge or involvement.