Sufficiency Of Circumstantial Evidence

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• Peek v. State
  395 So. 2d 492· Fla.· 1980-10-30 ·cited 188×
  Anthony Ray Peek was convicted of first-degree murder, sexual battery, grand larceny, and burglary in the death of Erna L. Carlson. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed his conviction and death sentence, finding that circumstantial evidence (matching fingerprints, hair comparison,
• Anibal Jaramillo v. State
  417 So. 2d 257· Fla.· 1982-07-08 ·cited 163×
  The court held that the State's circumstantial evidence was legally insufficient to support the guilty verdicts for first-degree murder.
• Williams v. State
  117 So. 2d 473· Fla.· 1960-01-27 ·cited 148×
  James Williams was convicted of first-degree murder in the 1958 shooting death of Herman Kaplan at a St. Petersburg market. The Florida Supreme Court reversed for a new trial, finding that while the circumstantial evidence was sufficient, the trial court admitted too much testimo
• Bell v. United States
  185 F.2d 302· 4th Cir.· 1950-11-08 ·cited 142×
  A conviction for tax evasion can be based on a net worth increase, and the net worth statements, even with alleged inaccuracies, constitute substantial evidence when corroborated by other evidence and the defendant's failure to explain discrepancies.
• Dirring v. United States
  328 F.2d 512· 1st Cir.· 1964-02-25 ·cited 139×
  The court held that there was sufficient evidence for the jury to find the defendant was one of the bank robbers, and that the admission of a police photograph was within the court's discretion.
• United States v. Sutherland
  656 F.2d 1181· 5th Cir.· 1981-09-25 ·cited 132×
  The court held that the government may try multiple, otherwise unrelated conspiracies as a single RICO enterprise conspiracy if the evidence shows an agreement to participate in the enterprise through a pattern of racketeering activity, even without direct agreement between all m
• Toole v. State
  472 So. 2d 1174· Fla.· 1985-07-11 ·cited 125×
  The Florida Supreme Court resolved a conflict in burglary jurisprudence by clarifying that prosecutors need only prove intent to commit some offense within a structure, not a specific offense. The Court disapproved Bennett v. State to the extent it imposed an additional burden on
• State v. Primus Hayes
  333 So. 2d 51· Fla. 4th DCA· 1976-06-11 ·cited 125×
  The Fourth District Court of Appeal addresses whether trial courts statewide are bound by District Court of Appeal decisions from districts other than their own, answering affirmatively. The court also affirms dismissal of a breaking and entering charge where the state failed to
• Sykes v. United States
  373 F.2d 607· 5th Cir.· 1966-12-09 ·cited 110×
  The court held that the circumstantial evidence was sufficient to sustain the jury's verdict for both defendants and that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in limiting cross-examination or err in admitting evidence obtained after arrest, as the legality of the arrest w
• Jefferson Crawford v. United States
  375 F.2d 332· D.C. Cir.· 1967-02-17 ·cited 108×
  The court held that the trial court correctly applied the standard for submitting a case to the jury, and that the evidence was sufficient to support the conviction.
• Fowler v. State
  492 So. 2d 1344· Fla. 1st DCA· 1986-06-12 ·cited 103×
  Larry Fowler was convicted of felony murder and armed robbery based on circumstantial evidence. The appellate court reversed his conviction, holding that the state failed to present sufficient evidence to contradict his version of events—that he accidentally shot the victim durin
• Stoppelli v. United States
  183 F.2d 391· 9th Cir.· 1950-06-26 ·cited 98×
  The court held that fingerprint evidence, even if circumstantial, was sufficient to allow a reasonable jury to infer possession of heroin, and that any alleged witness misconduct did not substantially affect the trial's fairness.
• United States v. Debbe Marquardt
  786 F.2d 771· 7th Cir.· 1986-02-28 ·cited 93×
  The court affirmed the defendant's convictions, sentence, and denial of bond, finding no multiplicity in the indictment, sufficient evidence to support the jury's verdict, and no abuse of discretion in sentencing.
• Hale v. United States
  410 F.2d 147· 5th Cir.· 1969-04-15 ·cited 87×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support a jury's inference of guilty knowledge from the appellant's unexplained constructive possession of recently stolen property, and that the trial court did not err in denying the motion for a directed verdict.
• Smith v. United States
  343 F.2d 539· 5th Cir.· 1965-02-26 ·cited 87×
  The court affirmed the conviction, holding that the evidence was sufficient to support the jury's verdict for mail theft and forgery, and that the indictments were not defective.
• Harrison v. State
  104 So. 2d 391· Fla. 1st DCA· 1958-07-17 ·cited 84×
  R.C. Harrison was convicted of grand larceny based entirely on circumstantial evidence. The Florida Court of Appeal reversed, holding that the evidence was insufficient to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt because the circumstances were equally consistent with innocence a
• United States v. Mekjian
  505 F.2d 1320· 5th Cir.· 1975-01-06 ·cited 78×
  The court held that the indictment's failure to allege the essential element of "willfulness" requires reversal of the conviction. It also held that Bureau of Health Insurance history files were improperly admitted without proper certification.
• J. H. v. State
  370 So. 2d 1219· Fla. 3d DCA· 1979-05-15 ·cited 77×
  J.H., a juvenile, was adjudicated delinquent for robbery based on aiding and abetting. The court reversed, finding the evidence insufficient to prove J.H. intended to participate in the crime, as he merely happened to be present and fled after the robbery was committed.
• Capehart v. State
  583 So. 2d 1009· Fla.· 1991-06-13 ·cited 74×
  Gregory Capehart was convicted of burglary and first-degree murder in the 1988 killing of Marlene Reeves in Dade City, Florida. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed his convictions and death sentence but vacated the burglary sentence for resentencing under sentencing guidelines.
• United States v. Diez
  515 F.2d 892· 5th Cir.· 1975-07-14 ·cited 70×
  The court held that statements made by coconspirators during the life of a conspiracy to defraud the IRS by filing false tax returns are admissible under the coconspirator exception to the hearsay rule, even if they could be construed as attempts to conceal the crime, and that th
• Clark Dean Chaudoin v. State
  362 So. 2d 398· Fla. 2d DCA· 1978-08-23 ·cited 69×
  Clark Dean Chaudoin was convicted of murder in the second degree and aggravated battery as an aider and abettor to his brother James's shooting. The Florida District Court of Appeal reversed the conviction, finding the circumstantial evidence insufficient as a matter of law to ex
• Victor v. State
  141 Fla. 508· Fla.· 1939-08-01 ·cited 69×
  Harry Victor challenges his conviction for lottery-related offenses. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the conviction, holding that the trial court properly submitted the case to the jury despite Victor's motion for directed verdict, as the circumstantial evidence was sufficient
• Head v. State
  62 So. 2d 41· Fla.· 1952-12-16 ·cited 68×
  Mary Alice Head was convicted of manslaughter in the death of Billy Ray Watson based on circumstantial evidence that she struck him with her car while intoxicated. The Florida Supreme Court reversed the conviction, holding that the State's circumstantial evidence was insufficient
• United States v. Gibson
  675 F.2d 825· 6th Cir.· 1982-04-20 ·cited 67×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to support the jury's verdicts for embezzlement and conspiracy, and that the erroneous exclusion of certain hearsay testimony was harmless error.
• Arant v. State
  256 So. 2d 515· Fla. 1st DCA· 1972-01-18 ·cited 66×
  Arant was convicted of marijuana possession based on his fingerprint on a potato chip can containing young marijuana plants found in his female friend's apartment, where he was a frequent visitor. The appellate court reversed, holding that a single fingerprint alone, without evid
• Washington v. State
  653 So. 2d 362· Fla.· 1994-12-08 ·cited 64×
  Anthony Washington appeals his convictions for first-degree murder, burglary with battery, and sexual battery, along with his death sentence imposed by the trial court over a jury recommendation of life imprisonment. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the convictions and death se
• United States v. Conti
  339 F.2d 10· 6th Cir.· 1964-12-11 ·cited 64×
  The court held that circumstantial evidence, even if contradicted by an alibi, can be sufficient to support a conviction if it allows a reasonable mind to conclude guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
• Pogue v. The Great Atl. & Pac. TEA Co.
  242 F.2d 575· 5th Cir.· 1957-04-02 ·cited 62×
  A storekeeper can be liable for injuries caused by a dangerous condition created by the store's own method of operation, even without specific notice of the hazard.
• The United States v. Pinna
  229 F.2d 216· 7th Cir.· 1956-01-26 ·cited 62×
• Thomas v. State
  374 So. 2d 508· Fla.· 1979-07-26 ·cited 60×
  Daniel Morris Thomas was convicted of first-degree murder and three additional felonies for a brutal home invasion, shooting, robbery, and sexual assault in Polk County, Florida. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed his conviction and death sentence, rejecting arguments regarding s
• Kearson v. State
  123 Fla. 324· Fla.· 1936-03-25 ·cited 56×
  Defendants Kearson and Brown were convicted of grand larceny for stealing guns and ammunition from a club house. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the conviction, holding that circumstantial evidence of possession of recently stolen property, combined with the defendants' proxim
• Pedro Luis Rodriguez y PAZ v. United States
  462 F.2d 740· 5th Cir.· 1972-06-29 ·cited 54×
  The court held that the circumstantial evidence was insufficient to convict on the substantive count for cocaine transportation and concealment. It also held that the presence of extrinsic drug books in the jury room warranted a remand for an evidentiary hearing to determine if t
• United States v. Jones
  418 F.2d 818· 8th Cir.· 1969-09-24 ·cited 54×
  The evidence presented was sufficient to support a bank robbery conviction, and the conviction should not be overturned on grounds of insufficient evidence.
• Chason v. State
  148 Fla. 540· Fla.· 1941-11-21 ·cited 54×
  The appellate court reviewed a conviction for second-degree murder, affirming the judgment. The sole issue raised was the sufficiency of the circumstantial evidence presented by the State.
• Conahan v. State
  844 So. 2d 629· Fla.· 2003-01-16 ·cited 50×
  Daniel Conahan was convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping for the death of Richard Montgomery, whom he lured to a secluded area under the pretense of paying him to pose for nude photographs, tied to a tree, and strangled to death. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed both
• Collins v. State
  438 So. 2d 1036· Fla. 2d DCA· 1983-10-14 ·cited 50×
  The court held that the circumstantial evidence was insufficient as a matter of law to support the appellant's convictions for burglary and grand theft.
• Anton D. Meyers v. State
  704 So. 2d 1368· Fla.· 1997-03-13 ·cited 49×
  Anton Meyers was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death for the killing of 14-year-old Kathy Engels, whose body was never found. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the conviction and death sentence, rejecting Meyers' challenges regarding corpus delicti, sufficien
• United States v. Wisdom
  534 F.2d 1306· 8th Cir.· 1976-04-28 ·cited 48×
  The court held that the government presented sufficient evidence to support the jury's finding that the defendant mailed an explosive device with the intent to kill or injure the addressee, and that any alleged errors in the trial were not prejudicial.
• Langel v. United States
  451 F.2d 957· 8th Cir.· 1971-12-08 ·cited 48×
  The court held that the circumstantial evidence was sufficient to support the jury's findings of possession of destructive devices and conspiracy, and that the trial court's handling of grand jury testimony and telephone threats constituted harmless error.
• Wesson v. United States
  172 F.2d 931· 8th Cir.· 1949-03-03 ·cited 48×
  The court held that the circumstantial evidence presented was insufficient to sustain a conviction for narcotic law violations, as it was equally consistent with innocence.
• United States v. Solomon Allard
  240 F.2d 840· 3d Cir.· 1957-01-23 ·cited 46×
  The court held that circumstantial evidence, when viewed collectively, can be sufficient to sustain a conviction if it allows a jury to find guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
• United States v. Diggs
  527 F.2d 509· 8th Cir.· 1975-12-30 ·cited 45×
  The court held that the evidence presented was insufficient to sustain the jury's verdict of guilt for transporting a forged security in interstate commerce.
• Ford Motor Co. v. Loreto Mondragon
  271 F.2d 342· 8th Cir.· 1959-11-10 ·cited 44×
  The court held that the plaintiffs failed to present substantial evidence that any alleged negligence by the defendant was the proximate cause of the collision and injuries, and therefore, the defendant's motions for directed verdict should have been sustained.
• United States v. Stifel
  433 F.2d 431· 6th Cir.· 1970-10-29 ·cited 42×
  The court held that the trial judge did not err in admitting expert testimony based on neutron activation analysis, as the process had gained sufficient acceptance in its field and disputes about its application went to the weight of the evidence, not its admissibility.
• White v. United States
  279 F.2d 740· 4th Cir.· 1960-06-18 ·cited 42×
  The court held that the evidence was sufficient to sustain the conviction and that the trial court did not err in its rulings regarding evidence admission, jury instructions, or denial of motions.
• United States v. Hood Brown
  236 F.2d 403· 2d Cir.· 1956-07-31 ·cited 42×
  The court held that the circumstantial evidence was sufficient to support a finding that the defendant lacked authority to endorse the check.
• J. O. and R. G. v. State
  384 So. 2d 966· Fla. 3d DCA· 1980-06-24 ·cited 41×
  The court held that the circumstantial evidence presented was insufficient to support the adjudication of delinquency for attempted robbery.
• United States v. Sears
  663 F.2d 896· 9th Cir.· 1981-12-14 ·cited 40×
  The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying motions to dismiss a juror, sever the trial, or suppress evidence, and that sufficient evidence supported the convictions.
• State v. Trafficante
  136 So. 2d 264· Fla. 2d DCA· 1961-12-20 ·cited 40×
  The State appealed the trial court's order quashing a conspiracy count and granting a new trial after a jury acquitted defendants on four bribery counts but convicted them on a fifth count charging conspiracy to commit bribery and lottery violations. The court held that the fifth
• Blauner v. United States
  293 F.2d 723· 8th Cir.· 1961-08-18 ·cited 40×
  The court held that the circumstantial evidence was sufficient for the jury to find that the appellant filed or caused to be filed the false and fraudulent 1951 income tax return, and that he willfully attempted to evade taxes and conspired to do so.