Aiding And Abetting

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• United States v. Lowell J. Bavers
  787 F.2d 1022· 6th Cir.· 1985-12-23 ·cited 18×
  The court held that there was sufficient evidence to support the convictions for conspiracy and mail fraud, and that the defendants' various procedural and evidentiary claims did not warrant a new trial or acquittal.
• Fryer v. Crispus NIX
  775 F.2d 979· 8th Cir.· 1985-10-21 ·cited 18×
  The court held that Fryer's habeas corpus petition was properly denied because the evidence was sufficient for conviction, the prosecution did not suppress material exculpatory evidence, his confession was voluntary, the voluntariness hearing was constitutionally adequate, and th
• Howard v. State
  473 So. 2d 841· Fla. 1st DCA· 1985-08-13 ·cited 18×
  Ronald Howard was convicted of sexual battery as an aider and abettor under Florida law. The appellate court affirmed his conviction, holding that the evidence sufficiently established that Howard both facilitated and incited sexual acts by accomplices against two victims.
• United States v. Davis
  766 F.2d 1452· 10th Cir.· 1985-07-09 ·cited 18×
  The court held that admitting evidence of co-conspirator guilty pleas, even without a limiting instruction, was not plain error, and that a potential conflict of interest arising from defense counsel's prior representation of a government witness was harmless.
• Sobrino v. State
  471 So. 2d 1333· Fla. 3d DCA· 1985-06-25 ·cited 18×
  Sobrino and Diaz were convicted of drug trafficking based on their role as purchasers in a reverse sting operation. The Florida District Court of Appeal reversed, holding that the statutory definition of trafficking by delivery does not encompass buyers, and that buyers cannot ai
• Lopez v. State
  470 So. 2d 58· Fla. 3d DCA· 1985-06-04 ·cited 18×
  The court held that a trial court's judgment and sentence must conform to the jury's verdict, and a mandatory minimum sentence or sentence enhancement for firearm use requires a jury finding of such use.
• United States v. Westbo
  746 F.2d 1022· 5th Cir.· 1984-11-02 ·cited 18×
  A defendant can be convicted of aiding and abetting wire fraud even if their actions occurred after the wire communication, as long as they were a knowing participant in the overall scheme to defraud.
• United States v. Spoone
  741 F.2d 680· 4th Cir.· 1984-08-08 ·cited 18×
  The court affirmed convictions for conspiracy and substantive offenses for most defendants, but reversed substantive convictions for Michael Spoone due to insufficient evidence. The court also affirmed Rusty Spoone's conspiracy conviction despite his age at the time of some acts.
• United States v. Williams
  739 F.2d 297· 7th Cir.· 1984-07-24 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the prosecutor's comment on the defendant's failure to call a witness and the admission of testimony about the defendant's nickname 'Fast Eddie' constituted reversible error.
• United States v. Haskins
  737 F.2d 844· 10th Cir.· 1984-06-12 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the defendant's conviction and sentence were not subject to reversible error, affirming the lower court's decision.
• United States v. Burrell
  720 F.2d 1488· 10th Cir.· 1983-11-04 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the defendant's use of an entrapment defense to some counts did not create sufficient prejudice to warrant severance, and that purchasing food stamps from an undercover agent does not make the acquisition lawful.
• United States v. Harris
  713 F.2d 623· 11th Cir.· 1983-08-29 ·cited 18×
  The court held that exigent circumstances justified the warrantless re-entry of the residence, and the evidence was sufficient to sustain the defendant's convictions for conspiracy, possession, and distribution of cocaine.
• United States v. Sockwell
  699 F.2d 213· 5th Cir.· 1983-02-14 ·cited 18×
  The court held that there was sufficient evidence to support the convictions for conspiracy and substantive drug offenses, and that the admission of coconspirator guilty pleas and a brief mention of plea bargaining did not prejudice the defendant, nor did the separate conspiracy
• United States v. Crenshaw
  698 F.2d 1060· 9th Cir.· 1983-02-11 ·cited 18×
  The court affirmed the convictions of Crenshaw and Gordon but reversed Lehman's conviction, remanding for a new trial.
• United States v. Shaddix
  693 F.2d 1135· 5th Cir.· 1982-12-07 ·cited 18×
  The court held that circumstantial evidence was sufficient to support the jury's verdict for aiding and abetting the transportation of illegal aliens and for conspiracy to transport illegal aliens.
• United States v. Munoz
  681 F.2d 1372· 11th Cir.· 1982-08-06 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the jury's finding of conspiracy to import marijuana and possession, and that the imposition of special parole terms was proper.
• United States v. Kaare Gilboe, Jr.
  684 F.2d 235· 2d Cir.· 1982-07-23 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the district court had jurisdiction and venue was proper in the Southern District of New York for charges of wire fraud and transportation of funds obtained by fraud.
• United States v. Alvaro Chaparro-Almeida
  679 F.2d 423· 5th Cir.· 1982-06-28 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the Coast Guard's random search of an American vessel on the high seas was valid, and the evidence was sufficient to support convictions for conspiracy and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.
• United States v. Mangiameli
  668 F.2d 1172· 10th Cir.· 1982-01-25 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction and that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting or excluding certain evidence.
• United States v. Wilson
  665 F.2d 825· 8th Cir.· 1981-12-04 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the evidence was insufficient to support Wilson's convictions for murder and conspiracy, but affirmed Scott's convictions.
• United States v. van Scoy
  654 F.2d 257· 3d Cir.· 1981-06-22 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the district court did not err in denying the motion to suppress letters, in its comments regarding the death penalty, in refusing to dismiss the indictment, in admitting coconspirator statements, in its handling of alleged threats to defense counsel, in faili
• United States v. Bowman
  636 F.2d 1003· 5th Cir.· 1981-02-09 ·cited 18×
  The court held that 42 U.S.C. § 1973i(c) is constitutional when applied to conduct that affects both federal and state elections, even if the intent was solely to influence the state election.
• United States v. Arce
  633 F.2d 689· 5th Cir.· 1980-12-29 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the convictions, the search warrant was valid, and the denial of a mistrial was proper.
• Manner v. State
  387 So. 2d 1014· Fla. 4th DCA· 1980-09-10 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the circumstantial evidence, including the defendant's flight and discarding of cocaine, was sufficient to support a jury's finding of guilt for conspiracy to sell cocaine.
• United States v. Goodwin
  612 F.2d 1103· 8th Cir.· 1980-01-22 ·cited 18×
  The court held that there was sufficient evidence to support the conviction, the speedy trial claim was without merit, and the sentence was not excessive.
• United States v. Gregg
  612 F.2d 43· 2d Cir.· 1979-11-26 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the district court's jury instructions were correct, affirming the conviction. Knowledge of the principal's specific position within the carrier is not an element of aiding and abetting a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 660, and the jury was adequately instructed on
• United States v. Giorgio Penco
  612 F.2d 19· 2d Cir.· 1979-09-06 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the appellant lacked standing to challenge the seizure of cocaine from a co-defendant's apartment on the conspiracy count, but had automatic standing on the possession count. However, the court affirmed the conviction, finding no merit to the Fourth Amendment
• United States v. Alton R. Moss
  604 F.2d 569· 8th Cir.· 1979-08-16 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the defendant's actions in advising others on how to avoid federal income tax withholding were not protected by the First Amendment, an indictment was not required, and he was not illegally selectively prosecuted.
• United States v. Markus
  603 F.2d 409· 2d Cir.· 1979-08-03 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the appellant was not denied credit for time served and that the modified sentence did not violate the Due Process Clause by impermissibly increasing his punishment.
• United States v. Mac van Cleave
  599 F.2d 954· 10th Cir.· 1979-06-18 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the admission of evidence concerning other criminal transactions was proper as it was an inseparable part of the crime charged or admissible under Rule 404(b) for motive, intent, and knowledge. The court also found the jury instructions adequate.
• United States v. Rodarte
  596 F.2d 141· 5th Cir.· 1979-06-04 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to sustain the defendant's conviction for conspiracy and aiding and abetting the possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. The court also found no reversible error in the admission of evidence of a prior foreign conviction
• In re Brogna
  589 F.2d 24· 1st Cir.· 1978-12-12 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the witness's claim of privilege against self-incrimination was valid, as answering the questions could link her to criminal activity, and that the government's affidavits adequately addressed the electronic surveillance claim.
• United States v. Rinn
  586 F.2d 113· 9th Cir.· 1978-11-09 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the district court did not err in admitting tape recordings and transcripts with a cautionary instruction, denying a continuance, admitting certain statements, or admitting a defendant's statement, affirming the convictions.
• United States v. Nelson
  574 F.2d 277· 5th Cir.· 1978-06-02 ·cited 18×
  The court held that Nelson's § 924(c) conviction should be vacated due to Supreme Court precedent, and White's § 2113(d) conviction should be reversed and remanded for sentencing under § 2113(a) due to inconsistent jury instructions.
• United States v. Lankford
  573 F.2d 1051· 8th Cir.· 1978-04-19 ·cited 18×
  An attempt to enter a bank's night depository constitutes an attempt to enter the bank within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. § 2113(a), and denial of a continuance to obtain private counsel was not an abuse of discretion.
• United States v. Foster
  566 F.2d 1045· 6th Cir.· 1977-12-05 ·cited 18×
  The court held that a conspiracy conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 371 is distinct from substantive offenses under 18 U.S.C. § 215, and convictions for both do not constitute double jeopardy if the conspiracy can be proven independently. The court also affirmed convictions for misappl
• United States v. Bryant
  563 F.2d 1227· 5th Cir.· 1977-12-01 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the word "assists" in 18 U.S.C. § 1792, prohibiting assistance in a prison riot, includes willful participation in the riot.
• United States v. Hyatt
  565 F.2d 229· 2d Cir.· 1977-11-01 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the evidence was insufficient to prove the defendant 'uttered' forged Treasury checks, but affirmed convictions for possession of stolen mail.
• United States v. Ulysses Thomas McDANIEL
  545 F.2d 642· 9th Cir.· 1976-07-12 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the trial court erred in its jury instruction regarding aiding and abetting and in restricting cross-examination on Miranda warnings.
• United States v. Graham Johnny Cruz
  536 F.2d 1264· 9th Cir.· 1976-06-01 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to convict the appellant of conspiracy and illegal exportation, that a coconspirator's statement was admissible, and that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying severance motions.
• United States v. Harris
  534 F.2d 207· 10th Cir.· 1975-12-03 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the supplemented record was sufficient to determine the admissibility and prejudicial effect of Exhibit 71, and that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting the exhibit.
• United States v. Badalamente
  507 F.2d 12· 2d Cir.· 1974-11-21 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the non-disclosure of letters from a key government witness to the trial judge and other officials constituted a violation of the Jencks Act and Brady v. Maryland, requiring a new trial for Yagid. Badalamente's conviction was affirmed.
• United States v. Silvio J. Irali
  503 F.2d 1295· 7th Cir.· 1974-09-12 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the defendant's conviction for extortion under the Hobbs Act and for making a false declaration to a grand jury were supported by sufficient evidence and that the joinder of counts and jury instructions were proper.
• United States v. Greiser
  502 F.2d 1295· 9th Cir.· 1974-09-11 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the evidence against both appellants was sufficient to support their convictions and that no reversible error occurred during their trials.
• United States v. Marando
  504 F.2d 126· 2d Cir.· 1974-07-03 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the mailing of broker confirmation slips in furtherance of a securities fraud scheme was sufficiently related to the scheme to constitute a violation of the mail fraud statute, distinguishing the case from United States v. Maze.
• United States v. Hofman
  488 F.2d 287· 5th Cir.· 1974-01-17 ·cited 18×
  The court affirmed both defendants' convictions, finding sufficient evidence for Hofman and upholding the denial of Pearson's motion to suppress.
• United States v. Murrah
  478 F.2d 762· 5th Cir.· 1973-04-26 ·cited 18×
  The court affirmed the conviction, holding that the jury instructions were not harmful error and that objections to hearsay and best evidence regarding FDIC insurance were either not preserved or not prejudicial.
• United States v. Christy
  444 F.2d 448· 6th Cir.· 1971-06-29 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the admission of the counterfeit bill on the second count was improper due to a broken chain of custody, but the jury instruction on reasonable doubt was not plain error.
• United States v. Parker
  442 F.2d 779· D.C. Cir.· 1971-02-09 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the jury's verdict of guilt for bank robbery and that the prosecutor's question about prior confinement did not constitute reversible error. However, the conviction for entering a bank with intent to rob merged with the c
• United States v. Fairchild
  435 F.2d 972· 10th Cir.· 1970-12-29 ·cited 18×
  The court held that the trial court did not err in denying motions for continuance, severance, or election between counts, nor in its handling of defendant statements or sufficiency of evidence.