Proof Of Intent

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• United States v. Miller
  883 F.2d 1540· 11th Cir.· 1989-09-25 ·cited 10×
  The dissenting judge would hold that the district court did not abuse its discretion in admitting extrinsic evidence of a prior drug sale to show identity, modus operandi, or intent, and alternatively, that any error was harmless.
• Eaton v. State
  307 So. 2d 915· Fla. 3d DCA· 1975-01-21 ·cited 10×
  Appellants Eaton and Pierce were convicted of entering a building without breaking with intent to commit grand larceny after being apprehended inside a meat warehouse. The Florida appellate court affirmed their convictions, holding that circumstantial evidence—including their pre
• Lawrence v. United States
  162 F.2d 156· 9th Cir.· 1947-05-23 ·cited 10×
  The court held that evidence of similar conduct is admissible to prove intent and that prosecutorial cross-examination aimed at impeaching an impeachment witness is not prejudicial misconduct if objections are sustained.
• Johnson v. State
  112 So. 3d 564· Fla. 4th DCA· 2013-04-10 ·cited 8×
  The court held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting evidence of a prior robbery as collateral crime evidence because it was sufficiently similar, relevant, and not unduly prejudicial.
• United States v. Gomez
  733 F.2d 69· 8th Cir.· 1984-05-02 ·cited 8×
  The court held that the district court did not err in admitting evidence of other crimes, in its jury instructions on aiding and abetting, or in its sentencing.
• United States v. Dudley
  562 F.2d 965· 5th Cir.· 1977-11-11 ·cited 8×
  The admission of a prior conviction for a similar offense was proper to prove intent, as its probative value was not substantially outweighed by prejudice.
• United States v. Marcus
  429 F.2d 654· 3d Cir.· 1970-07-24 ·cited 8×
  The court held that the jury instruction allowing consideration of a subsequent, unproven act of like nature to infer intent was reversible error.
• United States v. Coleman
  410 F.2d 1133· 10th Cir.· 1969-06-04 ·cited 8×
  The court held that evidence of a prior similar offense was admissible to show intent and course of conduct, and that the defense counsel's argument did not prejudice the defendant.
• Bishop v. United States
  396 F.2d 762· 10th Cir.· 1968-07-02 ·cited 8×
  The court held that the circumstantial evidence was sufficient to support the jury's verdict of conviction for transporting a stolen motor vehicle.
• United States v. Gargano
  338 F.2d 893· 6th Cir.· 1964-12-11 ·cited 8×
  The court held that a conspiracy to import narcotics is a distinct offense from the substantive act of importation, and conviction for conspiracy does not require proof of actual importation.
• Z.S. v. State
  579 So. 2d 865· Fla. 2d DCA· 1991-05-22 ·cited 6×
  Z.S., a juvenile, was adjudicated delinquent for grand theft of a motor vehicle based on evidence he pumped gas into a stolen vehicle. The appellate court reversed, holding that merely pumping gas into a stolen vehicle is insufficient to establish the possession and intent requir
• O'Flaherty-Lewis v. State
  230 So. 3d 15· Fla. 4th DCA· 2017-11-01 ·cited 5×
  Debbie O'Flaherty-Lewis was convicted of extortion after threatening to expose a doctor's extramarital affair unless he paid money. On appeal, she challenged the admission of similar-fact evidence (Williams rule evidence) regarding a nearly identical scheme involving another vict
• Puntasecca v. State
  172 So. 2d 885· Fla. 3d DCA· 1965-03-09 ·cited 5×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to sustain the convictions for breaking and entering and grand larceny for both appellants, and that no reversible error occurred.
• United States v. Jewell
  893 F.2d 193· 8th Cir.· 1990-01-09 ·cited 4×
  The court held that the circumstantial evidence was sufficient to support the jury's verdict finding the defendant guilty of aiding and abetting the theft of goods from an interstate shipment.
• Richardson v. State
  528 So. 2d 981· Fla. 1st DCA· 1988-07-22 ·cited 4×
  Eddie Lee Richardson's convictions for cocaine possession and sale were reversed because the trial court improperly admitted evidence of a metal matchbox containing cocaine residue found at his arrest. The matchbox was not tied to any of the charged offenses and was admitted sole
• United States v. Yopp
  577 F.2d 362· 6th Cir.· 1978-05-31 ·cited 4×
  The court held that the admission of evidence of other crimes or acts, without a limiting instruction to the jury, constituted reversible error when the evidence was used to prove intent or participation in the charged offense.
• United States v. Baneth
  155 F.2d 978· 2d Cir.· 1946-05-31 ·cited 4×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to sustain the verdict for asking and accepting a bribe, and that evidence of similar offenses was admissible to prove intent. Misjoinder claims are waived if not raised before verdict.
• Avis Tannihill v. State
  912 So. 2d 2· Fla. 4th DCA· 2005-02-23 ·cited 3×
  Avis Tannihill was convicted of trafficking in cocaine and argued that the trial court improperly admitted evidence of a prior drug transaction he was not charged with. The appellate court affirmed the conviction, holding that although the prior crime evidence was admissible, the
• United States v. Link
  728 F.2d 1170· 8th Cir.· 1984-03-08 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the district court did not err in admitting evidence of prior bad acts to prove intent, as it met the requirements of Fed.R.Evid. 404(b) and the Clemons test.
• United States v. Grimes
  620 F.2d 587· 6th Cir.· 1980-05-08 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the district judge did not abuse discretion by admitting evidence of similar crimes to negate the defendant's claim of lack of criminal intent.
• United States v. Owens
  472 F.2d 780· 8th Cir.· 1973-01-29 ·cited 2×
  The dissent argues that the police lacked sufficient articulable facts to justify the seizure and intrusion upon Owens' Fourth Amendment rights, and that the discovery of the checks did not validate the initial illegality.
• United States v. Kaplan
  416 F.2d 103· 2d Cir.· 1969-09-15 ·cited 2×
  The court held that evidence of a prior similar act was admissible to prove intent and that the remaining evidence was sufficient to support the conviction.
• United States v. Noto
  262 F.2d 501· 2d Cir.· 1958-12-31 ·cited 2×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction for violation of the membership provision of the Smith Act, and that the statute is constitutional as applied.
• Indus. Glass Co. v. Rhinesmith
  510 So. 2d 1129· Fla. 2d DCA· 1987-08-05
  Industrial Glass Company appeals a contempt order requiring it to pay attorney fees for allegedly failing to comply with a wage deduction order for temporary child support. The court reverses, finding that the employer was in substantial compliance with the order and there was no
• Isais Garcia Torres v. State
  504 So. 2d 534· Fla. 1st DCA· 1987-04-01
  Garcia Torres was convicted of marijuana possession after police found marijuana and $12,500 cash in a vehicle where he was a passenger. He appeals challenging admission of similar fact evidence of a prior marijuana possession arrest and the state's comments on the cash, but the
• United States v. Sinn
  622 F.2d 415· 9th Cir.· 1980-02-19
  The court held that evidence of prior misconduct was admissible to prove intent or knowledge.
• United States v. Jones
  559 F.2d 960· 5th Cir.· 1977-09-21
  The court held that evidence of other misconduct was admissible to establish identity and rebut the alibi defense, and that the circumstantial evidence was sufficient to support the convictions.
• United States v. Sherwin Irving Lisner
  524 F.2d 1263· 5th Cir.· 1975-12-29
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to sustain the appellants' convictions under the statute prohibiting interstate travel with intent to promote illegal gambling.
• Dobbins v. United States
  397 F.2d 146· 9th Cir.· 1968-07-09