Monday, November 26, 2012

Eighth Circuit -- United States v. Scott Boyle

Where jury convicted on one of two possible theories, and there was no explicit instruction that one theory was correct and the other not, their verdict must still be presumed to be on the legit theory if the illicit theory was later held to lack sufficient evidence.

No double jeopardy where the second theory is distinct.

Not showing explicit images to the audience isn't a closing of the trial.

Sufficient evidence.

United States v. Scott Boyle
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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