United States of America, and Cross-Appellant v. Randolph Short, and Cross-Appellee

BRORBY, Circuit Judge.

This appeal and cross appeal stem from Randolph Short’s (Defendant or Short) federal conviction in Utah for manufacturing methamphetamine. 1 Defendant appeals alleging the district court erred by failing to suppress incriminating statements Defendant made following his arrest. He also claims the district court improperly allowed the jury to be told of his prior felony drug conviction. Both Defendant and the United States (Government) appeal the district court’s sentencing decisions made following Defendant’s conviction.

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On Sunday, August 20, 1989, at approximately 10:15…