Legal Opinion
United States v. Art Bernal
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided March 30, 1987No. 86-2350PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GARWOOD, Circuit Judge:
Appellant Arthur Bernal (Bernal) appeals his conviction following a jury trial on charges of conspiracy, mail fraud, and theft of federal funds in connection with appellant’s contract with the federally funded City of Houston Summer Food Program. Appellant complains of the denial of requested jury instructions on the credibility of accomplice witnesses. We determine that reversible error occurred, and reverse and remand for a new trial.
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