Directed Verdict Of Acquittal

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• United States v. Griggs
  1980 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15740· M.D. Fla.· 1980-07-18
  The court held that the doctrine of collateral estoppel, incorporated within the Fifth Amendment's guarantee against double jeopardy, did not bar the prosecution of the defendant on the charges in the instant indictment.
• O'Brien v. State
  327 So. 2d 237· Fla. 1st DCA· 1976-02-10
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support a conviction for grand larceny, as criminal intent could be inferred from the defendant's actions.
• United States v. Cross
  474 F.2d 1045· 5th Cir.· 1973-03-30
  The court held that the evidence presented was sufficient to support the perjury conviction, despite challenges to witness credibility.
• United States v. Thomas
  453 F.2d 334· 6th Cir.· 1972-01-03
  The court held that the conviction was supported by sufficient corroboration of accomplice testimony, even if the accomplice testimony was central to the case.
• United States v. Joseph
  428 F.2d 1206· 5th Cir.· 1970-06-29
• United States v. Sherill E. Penney and George G. Hendricks
  416 F.2d 850· 6th Cir.· 1969-10-14
  The court held that the trial judge did not commit prejudicial error in denying motions to strike co-conspirators' names, admitting evidence of overt acts before conspiracy proof, denying directed verdicts, or denying appellants an opportunity to interview the jury.
• Vance A. Dobbins, Jr. v. United States
  408 F.2d 973· 5th Cir.· 1969-03-12
  The court held that the jury conviction for receiving and concealing stolen goods was supported by ample evidence and that the trial court did not err in its rulings.
• State v. Miranda
  26 Fla. Supp. 1· Dade Cty. Cir. Ct.· 1965-06-01
  The court found the defendant guilty as a first offender for driving under the influence after discharging the jury, despite the defendant's testimony challenging a prior conviction used to elevate the charge.
• United States v. Loyd Donald Durham
  308 F.2d 797· 6th Cir.· 1962-10-18
  The court held that the trial court did not err in denying the motion for a directed verdict of acquittal and in limiting the jury's consideration to evidence related to one still site.
• Smith v. United States
  293 F.2d 532· D.C. Cir.· 1961-06-15
  The court held that the issue of entrapment was properly submitted to the jury and affirmed the conviction.
• Bunn v. United States
  260 F.2d 313· 8th Cir.· 1958-10-28
  The court held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying pre-trial motions, continuances, or witness exclusion, and that the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction.
• Elie Linwood Williams v. United States
  259 F.2d 836· 4th Cir.· 1958-10-13
  The court held that the trial judge did not err in refusing the motion for a directed verdict of acquittal and submitting the case to the jury.
• O'Malley v. United States
  227 F.2d 332· 1st Cir.· 1955-11-23
  The court held that the statute 18 U.S.C. § 641 is constitutional and that the trial court did not err in its rulings or jury instructions.
• Faust v. United States
  181 F.2d 492· 8th Cir.· 1950-04-26
  The court held that the defendant's admissions were voluntary and admissible, and that the trial was fair with no reversible errors.