United States v. Luis Morales-Montanez
Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
1Opinion of the Court
JOHN K. BUSH, Circuit Judge.
A prosecutor "may strike hard blows" but "is not at liberty to strike foul ones." Berger v. United States , 295 U.S. 78 , 88, 55 S.Ct. 629 , 79 L.Ed. 1314 (1935). The prosecutor crossed that line in this case.
A jury convicted Luis Morales-Montanez and Jessica Acosta of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. On appeal, they argue that they were entitled to a judgment of acquittal because the government presented insufficient evidence to support their convictions. In the alternative, they argue for a new trial because they allege…
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