United States v. Anita Miranda-Parra and Maria Delia-Estrada

Appellants and other codefendants are charged by indictment with conspiracy to transport and harbor aliens, harboring aliens, and aiding and abetting the transportation of aliens. During the course of their trial a mistrial was declared by the district court because of an audible comment by a government agent during cross-examination of a government witness by defense counsel. A new trial date was set and appellants moved to dismiss the indictment on the ground of double jeopardy. The government opposed the motion and after a hearing the district court denied appellants’ motion. Appellants…