Legal Opinion
United States v. Humberto Hinojosa and Carlos Lerma
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided April 3, 1992No. 91-2260PublishedCited by 52 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JERRE S. WILLIAMS, Circuit Judge:
Appellants Humberto Hinojosa and Carlos Lerma were both convicted of numerous drug related offenses. Both appellants insist the evidence was insufficient to support their convictions. They also claim the trial judge erred in calculating their sentences. Moreover, Hinojosa individually asserts he should be granted a new trial due to improprieties in the selection of the jury. We find appellants’ arguments unpersuasive and affirm the convictions and sentences.
I. FACTS
Evidence was presented at trial that Carlos Lerma operated numerous businesses in the Houston…
2Cases cited33 opinions
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