Aiding And Abetting

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• DeMIER v. United States
  616 F.2d 366· 8th Cir.· 1980-02-28 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to prove intent to defraud, the firearm record charge was not multiplicitous with mail fraud charges, co-conspirator statements were properly admitted, and there was no knowing use of perjured testimony.
• United States v. Ortiz
  610 F.2d 280· 5th Cir.· 1980-01-21 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to identify the substance as L-cocaine and affirmed the conviction for distribution. The court also invoked the concurrent sentence doctrine to affirm the possession conviction without reaching the merits of the sufficiency challeng
• United States v. Anziano
  606 F.2d 242· 8th Cir.· 1979-09-20 ·cited 22×
  The evidence was sufficient to support a jury finding that the defendant knowingly and intentionally aided and abetted the distribution of a controlled substance.
• Gov't OF the Canal Zone v. Davis
  592 F.2d 887· 5th Cir.· 1979-04-06 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the district court's denial of the appellants' motion to inspect jury records was reversible error, violating their rights under the Jury Selection and Service Act of 1968.
• Sec. & Exch. Comm'n v. Aaron
  605 F.2d 612· 2d Cir.· 1979-03-12 ·cited 22×
  A person's lack of an official corporate title does not shield them from liability for violations of federal securities laws if they exercised managerial and supervisory authority. Scienter is not required for SEC enforcement actions seeking injunctions under Section 10(b) of the
• United States v. Young
  567 F.2d 799· 8th Cir.· 1977-12-13 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the warrantless search of the U-Haul truck was justified by probable cause and exigent circumstances, and that there was sufficient evidence to support the convictions.
• United States v. Cleary
  565 F.2d 43· 2d Cir.· 1977-10-20 ·cited 22×
  The court held that Passarelli's convictions for making false statements were affirmed, but Cleary's convictions for misapplication of bank funds were reversed due to errors in evidence exclusion and jury instructions.
• United States v. Wright
  564 F.2d 785· 8th Cir.· 1977-10-14 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the denial of a mistrial, the search of a home based on a mother's consent, the limitation of cross-examination regarding a witness's alleged prostitution charge, and the denial of recalling a witness for further cross-examination were not prejudicial errors.
• United States v. McMAHON
  562 F.2d 1192· 10th Cir.· 1977-08-29 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the evidence was insufficient to sustain the criminal convictions for transporting aliens and conspiracy, as it raised only suspicion and did not establish criminal intent or participation.
• Wasson v. Sec. & Exch. Comm'n
  558 F.2d 879· 8th Cir.· 1977-06-21 ·cited 22×
  The court held that Wasson willfully violated and aided and abetted violations of Sections 5(a)(1) and 5(c) of the Securities Act of 1933 by participating in the sale of unregistered securities, but reversed the finding of a violation of Section 5(a)(2).
• United States v. Silla
  555 F.2d 703· 9th Cir.· 1977-06-10 ·cited 22×
  The court held that jury instructions, when viewed in their entirety and in the context of the whole trial, were not misleading and did not warrant reversal, and that the evidence was sufficient to support the convictions.
• United States v. Ingman
  541 F.2d 1329· 9th Cir.· 1976-08-24 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the defendant's acquittal on one conspiracy charge did not bar prosecution for a second, distinct conspiracy, and that evidentiary objections were without merit.
• Shockey v. State
  338 So. 2d 33· Fla. 3d DCA· 1976-08-17 ·cited 22×
  Michael Shockey was convicted of first-degree murder as an aider and abettor for his role in the killing of an elderly man by his codefendant. On appeal, Shockey challenged the sufficiency of evidence, the jury instructions on principals and accessories, and the denial of a motio
• United States v. Womack
  542 F.2d 1047· 9th Cir.· 1976-06-30 ·cited 22×
  The court held that incriminating statements obtained after the defendant twice requested counsel, and those requests were ignored, were inadmissible. The court also held that the trial court erred in refusing to hold a hearing on the codefendant's competence to testify.
• United States v. Cohen
  518 F.2d 727· 2d Cir.· 1975-06-26 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the information was constitutionally sufficient to apprise the defendants of the charges against them and that the evidence was sufficient to sustain their convictions for conspiracy and securities fraud.
• United States v. Williams
  503 F.2d 480· 8th Cir.· 1974-10-03 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the convictions of both appellants for transporting a stolen vehicle in interstate commerce, and that their constitutional rights were not violated.
• United States v. Robinson
  503 F.2d 208· 7th Cir.· 1974-08-19 ·cited 22×
  The court affirmed the convictions of Robinson and Taylor, finding no abuse of discretion in the trial court's rulings on conspiracy, evidence, severance, sequestration, and evidentiary matters.
• United States v. Baker
  499 F.2d 845· 7th Cir.· 1974-07-09 ·cited 22×
  The court held that evidence of both knowledge of the criminal enterprise and affirmative conduct contributing to its consummation is sufficient to infer deliberate participation in a conspiracy.
• United States v. Buford Peak
  498 F.2d 1337· 6th Cir.· 1974-07-05 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the prosecutor's improper comments during closing arguments, including assertions of personal belief about the defendant's character and unsupported references to threats, constituted prejudicial error requiring reversal.
• United States v. Stephens
  492 F.2d 1367· 6th Cir.· 1974-02-28 ·cited 22×
  The court affirmed the convictions, finding sufficient evidence for a conspiracy conviction, proper admission of evidence, and no reversible error in the trial court's rulings on witness testimony and discovery.
• United States v. Leon
  487 F.2d 389· 9th Cir.· 1973-07-19 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the government's failure to make reasonable efforts to produce an informant witness, who was crucial to the entrapment defense, required reversal of the convictions of the defendants relying on that defense. The court also held that exigent circumstances justi
• United States v. Hamling
  481 F.2d 307· 9th Cir.· 1973-06-07 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the mailing of obscene advertisements and materials violates federal law and that the trial court did not err in its rulings regarding the indictment, jury selection, or the admission of evidence.
• United States v. Glory Walter Ushakow
  474 F.2d 1244· 9th Cir.· 1973-02-13 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the admission of certain testimony and evidence was proper, and any errors were either harmless or not plain error.
• United States v. Berlin
  472 F.2d 1002· 2d Cir.· 1973-01-30 ·cited 22×
  The court held that an indictment must explicitly allege knowledge of falsity for offenses requiring it, and that citing the statute is insufficient to cure such a defect. However, one count sufficiently alleged knowledge, and convictions on defective counts did not necessarily r
• United States v. Barlow
  470 F.2d 1245· D.C. Cir.· 1972-10-02 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to convict the appellant of aiding and abetting theft of government property and second-degree burglary, as his actions demonstrated guilty knowledge and participation in the continuing asportation of the stolen goods.
• United States v. Ammons
  464 F.2d 414· 8th Cir.· 1972-07-19 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction for mail fraud and that the jury instructions, when considered as a whole, adequately covered the defense of good faith.
• United States v. Garr
  461 F.2d 487· 5th Cir.· 1972-06-06 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the warrantless search was a proper 'stop and frisk' under the circumstances and that certain rebuttal evidence, though erroneously admitted against one defendant, was harmless error.
• United States v. Farries
  459 F.2d 1057· 3d Cir.· 1972-04-07 ·cited 22×
  The appellate court affirmed the convictions and sentences, finding no reversible error in the district court's rulings on venue, preliminary hearings, discovery, trial procedures, jury instructions, or the indictment's counts. The court held that the evidence supported the jury'
• United States v. Merrill Dean Eskridge and Harold Earl Spencer
  456 F.2d 1202· 9th Cir.· 1972-03-17 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the trial court's procedures regarding subpoenas and jury separation did not affect substantial rights or constitute an abuse of discretion, and that the evidence was sufficient to convict.
• United States v. Henson
  456 F.2d 1045· 8th Cir.· 1972-03-07 ·cited 22×
  The evidence was sufficient to sustain a conviction for aiding and abetting a robbery, as the defendant's prolonged presence, culpable intent, and active collaboration in planning demonstrated his involvement.
• Snyder v. United States
  448 F.2d 716· 8th Cir.· 1971-10-04 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the circumstantial evidence was insufficient to support the jury's verdict of guilt for aiding and abetting bank embezzlement and making false entries.
• United States v. Joiner
  429 F.2d 489· 5th Cir.· 1970-08-10 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the evidence, viewed in the light most favorable to the prosecution, was sufficient to support the jury's verdict that the appellant knowingly aided and abetted the misapplication of bank funds.
• United States v. Duke
  409 F.2d 669· 4th Cir.· 1969-04-23 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the defendant's statements to FBI agents were admissible, the jury instruction on aiding and abetting was proper, and the rule regarding juror interrogation is constitutional.
• Lafayette Wood v. United States
  405 F.2d 423· 9th Cir.· 1968-12-30 ·cited 22×
  A federal indictment is not invalidated by hearsay evidence before the grand jury, and evidence of participation in a drug transaction is sufficient for conviction.
• Asher v. United States
  394 F.2d 424· 9th Cir.· 1968-04-10 ·cited 22×
  The court held that evidence of other crimes is admissible to prove knowledge when knowledge is an issue, and that a stipulation can establish the corpus delicti.
• Swingle v. United States
  389 F.2d 220· 10th Cir.· 1968-02-09 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the trial court did not err in admitting evidence, instructing the jury, restricting cross-examination, or denying pre-trial motions, affirming the conviction.
• Glenwood Frederick Perry v. State
  177 So. 2d 892· Fla. 3d DCA· 1965-06-29 ·cited 22×
  Perry was convicted of assault with intent to commit robbery as an aider and abettor to his co-defendant Elliott's assault on a store clerk during an attempted robbery. The court affirmed the conviction, finding sufficient circumstantial evidence that Perry's presence and failure
• United States v. Smith
  343 F.2d 847· 6th Cir.· 1965-04-07 ·cited 22×
  The court held that evidence of conversations and acts in furtherance of a joint venture are admissible even without a formal conspiracy charge, and that the testimony of an informer is admissible despite their character.
• Sterling v. United States
  333 F.2d 443· 9th Cir.· 1964-06-12 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the indictment was sufficiently definite, the evidence supported the conviction, and the prosecutor's comments, while borderline, were not prejudicial given the jury instructions and overwhelming evidence.
• Beck v. United States
  375 U.S. 972· U.S.· 1964-01-06 ·cited 22×
• Rossetti v. United States
  315 F.2d 86· 9th Cir.· 1963-03-06 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to convict the defendant for aiding and abetting marijuana smuggling, and that any objections regarding the admission and instruction of 'flight' evidence, and the testimony of a co-defendant, were waived.
• Moses v. United States
  297 F.2d 621· 8th Cir.· 1961-12-28 ·cited 22×
  A defendant can be convicted of making false statements to the FHA if they knowingly aided, abetted, counseled, induced, or procured the commission of the offense, even if not present or the direct perpetrator.
• Hunt v. United States
  231 F.2d 784· 8th Cir.· 1956-04-09 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the prosecutor's remarks were not improper comments on the defendant's failure to testify, and that the exclusion of the State Highway Patrol records was not error because no adequate offer of proof was made and no prejudice was shown.
• United States v. Browne
  225 F.2d 751· 7th Cir.· 1955-08-17 ·cited 22×
  The dissenting judge would affirm the conviction, believing the evidence supported the jury's verdict on mail fraud charges.
• United States v. Detente
  199 F.2d 286· 7th Cir.· 1952-10-24 ·cited 22×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to sustain the defendant's conviction for aiding and abetting the sale of counterfeit money and for conspiracy.
• Padgett v. State
  53 So.2d 106· Fla.· 1951-06-12 ·cited 22×
  The Florida Supreme Court reversed a conviction for aiding and abetting a burglary, holding that evidence of unrelated crimes was improperly admitted and that the jury should have been instructed to scrutinize accomplice testimony with caution. The court found insufficient connec
• Sutton v. State
  84 Fla. 98· Fla.· 1922-07-05 ·cited 22×
  This case reviews a conviction for assault with intent to commit murder. The appellate court affirmed the conviction, finding no error in the indictment's term designation or the jury instructions, assuming the evidence supported the charges.
• Kelly v. State
  44 Fla. 441· Fla.· 1902-06-01 ·cited 22×
  Sam Kelly, a Black defendant convicted of first-degree murder, appealed his conviction, challenging the exclusion of Black jurors from the jury list, the admission of confessions, and various jury instructions. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the conviction, finding that Kelly
• United States v. Ervin Kindle
  925 F.2d 272· 8th Cir.· 1991-02-15 ·cited 21×
  The court affirmed the convictions, holding that the trial court did not err by failing to inquire into a potential conflict of interest, that contact with sequestered witnesses was not prejudicial, and that other claims regarding confrontation clause rights, severance, evidence
• Welch v. Cadre Cap.
  923 F.2d 989· 2d Cir.· 1991-01-22 ·cited 21×
  The court held that the new federal limitations period for securities fraud claims adopted in Ceres should not be applied retroactively to bar the plaintiffs' claims.