Legal Opinion
United States v. Johnson
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided May 24, 2012No. 11-2690PublishedCited by 45 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
KANNE, Circuit Judge.
Ronald L. Johnson was convicted of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of crack cocaine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was sentenced to 300 months’ imprisonment. On appeal, Johnson challenges his conviction and sentence on several grounds, arguing that (1) his motion to suppress was improperly denied; (2) the trial judge should have recused himself sua sponte; (3) an aiding and abetting instruction was given in error; (4) the obstruction of justice enhancement should not apply; and (5) the sentencing judge improperly determined that…
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