United States v. Sickles

OPINION

STAPLETON, District Judge:

At the conclusion of a one week jury trial, defendant Charles William Sickles was convicted on twelve counts of a sixteen count Indictment for violation of federal firearm laws. On August 19, 1981, six days after the jury returned its verdict, defendant filed a Motion for Judgment of Acquit tal or New Trial pursuant to Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure 29(c) and 33. In support of his motion, defendant asserts four grounds for error.

I

The government originally charged defendant Sickles, together with three co-defendants, in a twenty-six count Indictment.…