United States v. Mendez

MURPHY, Circuit Judge.

Baltazar Mendez was convicted of several counts of unlawful firearm and ammunition possession in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(3) and 922(g)(5), and maintaining a residence for the purpose of storing, distributing and using controlled substances in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 856(a)(2). Mendez filed a motion for a new trial based on alleged Brady and Confrontation Clause violations, which the district court denied. Mendez also moved for a judgment of acquittal based on insufficient evidence to sustain a conviction. The district court granted the motion with respect to…