United States v. Adriano B. Fierros, Ralph Anthony Perez, and Roberto Gonzales Fierros

CANBY, Circuit Judge:

Appellants were convicted of conspiracy to transport and harbor illegal aliens in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371 and 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a). On appeal they contend that the district court’s refusal to instruct the jury on their asserted ignorance of the law defense constituted reversible error. They also challenge the district court’s denial of their motion for judgment of acquittal. In addition, one appellant, Ralph Anthony Perez, contends that his indictment should have been dismissed because the release of material witnesses violated his due process rights. We affirm.

Facts

Adr…