Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Fifth Circuit -- USA v. Miguel Carrillo

 "I wish I had a lawyer . . ." not a sufficient request for counsel under Miranda.

Police did not mislead by saying counsel was categorically unavailable for parole revocation hearing.

No error in giving of flight instruction.

Gov't's inadequate 404(b) notice harmless error.

Harmless error in admission of prior meth distribution conviction in trial for meth distribution.

No error in supervised release condition that barred deft from alcohol. 

USA v. Miguel Carrillo
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