Thursday, August 04, 2011

Eighth Circuit -- United States v. Hillard Garrett, Jr.

United States v. Hillard Garrett, Jr.

 Jury could reasonably find that deft chucked the gun out of the car window when fleeing from police.

No error in denying mistrial after mentions of drug investigations by witnesses.

Two firearms offenses fifteen months apart were correctly joined.

No improper joinder, as no evidence of jury taint.
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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