Legal Opinion

United States v. Habibi

Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Decided March 20, 2015No. 14-1403PublishedCited by 16 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

BARRON, Circuit Judge.

Bahman Habibi raises three challenges to his October 2013 conviction for possession of a stolen firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(j). 1 Habibi argues that the District Court abused its discretion in admitting extensive evidence relating to his heroin use and heroin trafficking. Habibi also argues that the District Court abused its discretion in allowing an FBI agent involved in the investigation that led to Habibi’s arrest to testify on issues relating to DNA residue. And, finally, Habibi argues that the District Court should have instructed the jury on “transitory…

2Cases cited22 opinions

  1. United States v. MeisesCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 2011
  2. United States v. TrenklerCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1995
  3. United States v. ValdiviaCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 2012
  4. United States v. McLeanCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 2005
  5. United States v. Benjamin F. Harrison, (Two Cases)Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1982

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