Thursday, August 18, 2011

Eighth Circuit -- United States v. Darwin Huggans

United States v. Darwin Huggans

No error in not dismissing for bad indictment where conspiracy charge has specific timeframe, but no list of co-conspirators or specific concrete step in furtherance.

No error in denial of bill of particulars for same.

No error on denial of severance of counts, as deft did not establish specific evidence that was prejudicial.

Sufficient evidence.

No error in barring deft from challenging lack of equitable tolling of time to challenge priors.

No error in denying new trial based on newly discovered impeaching ev.

No error in not reviewing PSRs in camera where no clear request was made.

Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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