Legal Opinion
United States v. Sturdivant
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided January 17, 2008No. 06-3831, 06-4063PublishedCited by 49 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BENTON, Circuit Judge.
A jury convicted Tyrone Sturdivant of conspiracy to manufacture and distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base and to distribute cocaine salt, and two counts of distribution of powder cocaine. Sturdivant appeals the denial of his motions for acquittal and new trial. The government cross-appeals the denial of a sentencing enhancement. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms in part, reverses in part, and remands.
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