Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Fifth Circuit -- USA v. Roberto Zamora, et al

 Informant tip and surveillance information provided reasonable suspicion for traffic stop.

No error in denial of venue instruction. (Conspiracy)

Sufficient evidence on conspiracy - past owner of car was member, fingerprints and forensic evidence on notebook.

Sufficient evidence for use of a firearm in furtherance, as the gun was loaded.

No error in denial of mistrial after testimony that deft had a criminal history.

USA v. Roberto Zamora, et al
Compiled by D.E. Frydrychowski, who is, not incidentally, not giving you legal advice.

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