Aiding And Abetting

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• United States v. Soto
  676 F.2d 13· 1st Cir.· 1982-04-23 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the district court erred by refusing to examine a postal inspector's investigation report under the Jencks Act, and remanded for an in camera review. Other issues raised by the defendants were affirmed.
• United States v. Dazzo
  672 F.2d 284· 2d Cir.· 1982-02-22 ·cited 26×
  A sentence may be vacated if the trial judge fails to consider all relevant sentencing criteria, such as rehabilitation, and instead relies solely on deterrence or retaliation.
• United States v. Short
  671 F.2d 178· 6th Cir.· 1982-02-11 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the district court abused its discretion by ordering disclosure of grand jury transcripts without requiring a showing of particularized need and erred in dismissing the conspiracy charge based on insufficient evidence before the grand jury.
• United States v. Rowena Owen Garner
  663 F.2d 834· 9th Cir.· 1981-09-14 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the district court had jurisdiction to proceed with the trial because the pretrial notice of appeal was from a non-appealable order, and that the evidence was sufficient to sustain the convictions.
• United States v. Thomas
  676 F.2d 239· 7th Cir.· 1980-07-24 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to convict Thomas, Maddox, and Roberts on three counts of violating 18 U.S.C. § 2313, but reversed Robert White's conviction on Count II due to insufficient evidence of his involvement.
• United States v. Tousant
  619 F.2d 810· 9th Cir.· 1980-05-23 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the trial court did not err in refusing a specific jury instruction regarding an informer's potential drug addiction, denying motions to suppress recordings, disclose an informer's identity, or sever the trial, and that pre-indictment delay did not violate due
• United States v. Lucero
  601 F.2d 1147· 10th Cir.· 1979-07-20 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the admission of tape recordings referencing narcotics transactions, the use of government-prepared transcripts, the jury instruction regarding 'on or about' dates, and the sufficiency of the evidence were not grounds for reversal.
• United States v. Eddy
  597 F.2d 430· 5th Cir.· 1979-06-18 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the evidence was insufficient to support the convictions for uttering and publishing forged U.S. Treasury checks, either as principals or as aiders and abettors.
• United States v. Jones
  592 F.2d 1038· 9th Cir.· 1979-01-29 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the evidence was insufficient to support the conviction for aiding and abetting the use of a dangerous weapon during the robbery, but sufficient for aiding and abetting the robbery itself. The court also found no reversible error in the prosecutor's opening st
• Alton S. Beasley v. State
  360 So. 2d 1275· Fla. 4th DCA· 1978-06-28 ·cited 26×
  Attorney Alton Beasley was convicted as an aider and abettor to drug delivery after he directed an undercover agent to a marijuana source at the request of a law enforcement operative posing as a client. The Fourth District affirmed his conviction, rejecting his arguments that no
• United States v. Scalzitti
  578 F.2d 507· 3d Cir.· 1978-06-07 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the requirement of a unanimous verdict in federal criminal trials is indispensable and cannot be waived by the parties, even if the defendants attempt to do so.
• United States v. Weaver
  565 F.2d 129· 8th Cir.· 1977-10-31 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the appellant's conviction for aiding and abetting an armed bank robbery was supported by sufficient evidence and that his constitutional rights were not violated by pre-indictment delay, speedy trial issues, or the admission of other crimes evidence.
• United States v. Jacques Berenguer
  562 F.2d 206· 2d Cir.· 1977-09-22 ·cited 26×
  The court held that while the admission of testimony concerning currency seized following a warrantless arrest was error, it was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt given the overwhelming evidence of guilt.
• United States v. Rodriguez
  556 F.2d 638· 2d Cir.· 1977-05-11 ·cited 26×
  The court affirmed the convictions, finding that the indictment was legally sufficient, the prosecutor did not misconduct himself, the evidence was sufficient and properly admitted, and the jury instructions were proper. The court also rejected the claim of ineffective assistance
• United States v. Marley
  549 F.2d 561· 8th Cir.· 1977-02-14 ·cited 26×
  The court held that there was sufficient evidence to support the district court's findings that Marley knew his statements were false or made in reckless disregard of the truth, and that he made them with the intent to further the fraudulent scheme.
• United States v. Alfonzo Cain
  544 F.2d 1113· 1st Cir.· 1976-11-15 ·cited 26×
  The court affirmed the convictions, holding that the prosecutor's remarks were not improper expressions of personal belief and that the evidence was sufficient. The court also found no reversible error in the trial court's handling of other issues raised on appeal.
• United States v. Cosby
  529 F.2d 143· 8th Cir.· 1976-02-09 ·cited 26×
  The court held that a variance between an indictment charging joint distribution and proof showing distribution through an intermediary is not fatal if it does not affect the defendant's substantial rights. The court also held that the trial judge did not abuse his discretion in
• United States v. Craig
  522 F.2d 29· 6th Cir.· 1975-09-23 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the admission of co-conspirator hearsay statements was improper due to insufficient independent evidence of a conspiracy, and the remaining evidence was insufficient to support the conviction.
• United States v. Jarboe
  513 F.2d 33· 8th Cir.· 1975-03-24 ·cited 26×
  The court held that jury instructions allowing conviction for aiding and abetting a bank robbery, even if the defendant's participation primarily involved assisting in the escape after the money was taken, were legally correct.
• United States v. Hill
  481 F.2d 929· 5th Cir.· 1973-07-23 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the admission of a defense witness's prior inconsistent statement was not preserved for appeal because defense counsel failed to request a limiting instruction. The court also found the circumstantial evidence sufficient to support the conviction.
• United States v. Amadeo Augusto Luciano Santelises
  476 F.2d 787· 2d Cir.· 1973-04-12 ·cited 26×
  The court held that a district judge's failure to warn a defendant of potential deportation as a consequence of a guilty plea does not, without more, render the plea invalid under due process standards.
• United States v. Castro
  476 F.2d 750· 9th Cir.· 1973-04-03 ·cited 26×
  The court held that any error in allowing a count to go to the jury, which was later acquitted, was harmless, and that evidence of a prior similar conspiracy was admissible to prove intent, plan, and scheme.
• United States v. Rosenthal
  470 F.2d 837· 2d Cir.· 1972-12-11 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the jury's verdict of tax evasion, and that the district court did not err in denying the defendant's motions for a continuance or in allowing him to proceed pro se.
• United States v. Wilkerson
  469 F.2d 963· 5th Cir.· 1972-12-07 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the admission of a co-conspirator's statement, even if technically hearsay, was not reversible error when the declarant testified and was cross-examined, and that convictions for possession and transfer of counterfeit currency were permissible for distinct tra
• United States v. Verda Lou Stevison
  471 F.2d 143· 7th Cir.· 1972-12-06 ·cited 26×
  The court held that there was sufficient evidence to support the jury's inference of specific intent to defraud and that the trial court did not err in denying the severance motion or in its evidentiary and instructional rulings.
• United States v. Waters
  461 F.2d 248· 10th Cir.· 1972-05-31 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the trial court did not err in admitting the FBI agent's testimony, denying the disclosure of an informant's identity, refusing to sever cases, or in its jury instructions, and that sufficient evidence supported convictions for bank robbery and aiding and abet
• United States v. Kilpatrick
  458 F.2d 864· 7th Cir.· 1972-04-10 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to establish a single conspiracy and that venue was proper for all counts, including those where accessorial acts occurred in a different district than the substantive offense, under 18 U.S.C. § 2.
• United States v. Grooms
  454 F.2d 1308· 7th Cir.· 1972-01-05 ·cited 26×
  The dissenting judge believes the conviction should be reversed and a new trial ordered due to prejudicial prosecutorial arguments.
• United States v. De Simone
  452 F.2d 554· 5th Cir.· 1971-12-16 ·cited 26×
  The court held that any errors in denying inspection of grand jury testimony or admitting documentary evidence were harmless and not prejudicial to the defendants' substantial rights. The convictions were affirmed.
• United States v. Bamberger
  452 F.2d 696· 2d Cir.· 1971-12-10 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the jury instructions, when taken as a whole, adequately conveyed the elements of the crime under 18 U.S.C. § 111, even if they overemphasized mere touching.
• United States v. Chaney
  446 F.2d 571· 3d Cir.· 1971-08-20 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the evidence was legally sufficient to sustain the conviction and that the trial court did not commit reversible error in admitting testimony or in its handling of prosecutorial summation and ineffective assistance of counsel claims.
• Wilke v. United States
  422 F.2d 1298· 9th Cir.· 1970-02-26 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the defendant's conviction for bank robbery should be affirmed as no reversible error was found in the trial proceedings.
• United States v. Fryer
  419 F.2d 1346· 8th Cir.· 1969-12-30 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to sustain the jury's verdict of conviction for aiding and abetting the transportation of a stolen motor vehicle in interstate commerce.
• Otto Lewis Meyer v. United States
  396 F.2d 279· 8th Cir.· 1968-06-18 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the convictions for transporting stolen vehicles and conspiracy, and that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying the discovery motion.
• Courtney v. United States
  390 F.2d 521· 9th Cir.· 1968-03-01 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the admission of certain testimony was prejudicial error, requiring reversal of the Mann Act convictions. The court also considered the obstruction of justice conviction separately.
• Lawrence v. United States
  357 F.2d 434· 10th Cir.· 1966-03-11 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the improper admission of a co-defendant's attorney's statement, even with a subsequent admonition to the jury, was not harmless error because the statement was highly prejudicial and central to a material issue.
• United States v. Mullins
  355 F.2d 883· 7th Cir.· 1966-01-21 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the indictment sufficiently charged aiding and abetting a wilful misapplication of bank funds, and that the evidence supported the convictions.
• United States v. Burkeen
  350 F.2d 261· 6th Cir.· 1965-08-31 ·cited 26×
  The court held that a border search of an individual is valid under 19 U.S.C. § 1582, and evidence obtained from such a search, even if transferred to state custody, is admissible. The court also held that circumstantial evidence is sufficient to support a conviction for aiding a
• Robbins v. United States
  345 F.2d 930· 9th Cir.· 1965-05-24 ·cited 26×
  The court declined to consider the defendant's contentions regarding insufficient evidence, denial of counsel at a preliminary hearing, and sentencing discretion, remitting him to the district court for such motions.
• Spindler v. United States
  336 F.2d 678· 9th Cir.· 1964-09-11 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the circumstantial evidence was sufficient to support the jury's verdict and that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting evidence or in its conduct.
• Jasso v. United States
  290 F.2d 671· 5th Cir.· 1961-05-26 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the appellant's active participation in the heroin transaction, including arranging importation and demanding payment, demonstrated he was not merely a conduit and was not entrapped as a matter of law. The trial court's jury instructions on entrapment were pro
• United States v. Washington
  287 F.2d 819· 7th Cir.· 1961-03-06 ·cited 26×
  The 1951 amendment to 18 U.S.C. § 2 did not substantively change the law, and an aider and abettor can still be charged as a principal.
• Mays v. United States
  261 F.2d 662· 8th Cir.· 1958-12-16 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction and that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in limiting cross-examination.
• Shibley v. United States
  237 F.2d 327· 9th Cir.· 1956-03-19 ·cited 26×
  The court held that there was substantial evidence to support the jury's verdict and that the trial was fair and impartial, affirming the conviction.
• United States v. Wicoff
  187 F.2d 886· 7th Cir.· 1951-03-06 ·cited 26×
  The court held that the exclusion of evidence regarding the defendant's intent and the cumulative effect of erroneous jury instructions and evidentiary rulings prejudiced the defendant's substantial rights, requiring reversal.
• United States v. Hansen
  599 U.S. 762· U.S.· 2023-06-23 ·cited 25×
  Helaman Hansen ran a fraud scheme promising hundreds of noncitizens citizenship through "adult adoption" and earned nearly $2 million, leading to his conviction under 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(A)(iv), which prohibits "encouraging or inducing" illegal immigration. The Supreme Court re
• United States v. Chestman
  947 F.2d 551· 2d Cir.· 1991-10-07 ·cited 25×
  The court did not adopt a proposed 'familial relationship' rule for insider trading.
• United States v. Wallach
  935 F.2d 445· 2d Cir.· 1991-05-31 ·cited 25×
  The court held that the defendants' convictions should be reversed because the jury likely would have altered its verdict had it known of the witness's ongoing perjury.
• United States v. Gonzalez
  918 F.2d 1129· 3d Cir.· 1990-11-16 ·cited 25×
  The court affirmed the convictions and sentences, finding that the jury verdicts and sentences were reasonable and supported by the evidence, and that the district court did not err in its rulings on plea agreements, evidence sufficiency, severance, sequestration, or sentencing.
• United States v. Lema
  909 F.2d 561· 1st Cir.· 1990-07-18 ·cited 25×
  The court held that the defendant's motion for a new trial was untimely because the claim of ineffective assistance of counsel was not based on newly discovered evidence. The court also held that the evidence was sufficient to support the convictions for aiding and abetting.