United States v. Quarrell

BRISCOE, Circuit Judge.

James L. Quarrell and Michael Quarrell appeal their convictions of violating the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), 16 U.S.C. §§ 470aa et seg., and conspiring to violate ARPA pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 371, and the sentences imposed. The Quarrells argue (1) the district court erred in not requiring the government to prove the Quarrells knew they were excavating on public land; (2) the court erred in not allowing the Quarrells to present a defense based upon their belief that they were excavating on private land; and (3) the court did not have authority to…