United States v. Stierhoff

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

LISI, Chief Judge.

Following a seven-day jury trial, Defendant Neil Stierhoff (“Defendant”) was found guilty on four counts of tax evasion pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 7201. Prior to trial, Defendant moved to dismiss his indictment under Fed.R.Crim.P. 12(b)(3)(B). At the close of evidence offered by the government at trial, Defendant also moved for a judgment of acquittal pursuant to Fed.R.Crim.P. 29, a new trial pursuant to Fed.R.Crim.P. 33, and a mistrial. 1 For the reasons set forth below, Defendant’s motions are denied.

I. Motion to Dismiss the Indictment

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