Legal Opinion
United States v. Raul Martinez
Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Decided February 2, 1994No. 91-5619, 92-4668PublishedCited by 50 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HATCHETT, Circuit Judge:
Because the jury considered extrinsic materials during its deliberations and received improper instructions, we reverse this case and remand it to the district court for a new trial. 1
FACTS
The voters of the city of Hialeah, Florida, elected Raul Martinez mayor in 1981 after he had served on the city council. The city council of Hialeah, comprised of seven voting members, regulated zoning and land use and bore responsibility for granting variances and rezoning permits. As mayor, Martinez had the authority to veto any ordinance the city council passed. In addition to…
2Cases cited16 opinions
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- United States v. Paul C. PerkinsCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1984
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