Haskins v. United States

How later courts describe this case

• some defendants deeply involved in narcotics conspiracy and aware of its scope while others were not
• “ . . . [I]t [is] the conspiracy that in some instances must be inferred largely from the series of criminal offenses committed.”
• "Such a reading of the savings clause is consistent with the rule that savings clauses are to be broadly construed."
• primary jurisdiction not necessary where agency had participated extensively in litigation
• four week trial involving fourteen defendants and eleven counts; violations of federal narcotics laws
• litigant who absconds forfeits right to have appeal adjudicated