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United States v. Darius Nickelous

Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Decided February 26, 2019No. 17-3750PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

BENTON, Circuit Judge.

Darius D. Nickelous was convicted of unlawfully possessing a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922 (g)(1), 922(g)(3), 922(g)(9), and 924(a)(2). The district court 1 sentenced him to 120 months' imprisonment. He appeals his conviction. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , this court affirms.

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Nickelous was convicted of unlawfully possessing a firearm after a shooting at a fraternity party. He claims the district court erred in denying his motion for judgment of acquittal because the evidence was insufficient. This court reviews de novo the "denial of a motion…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 1993
  2. United States v. John Monroe Kime, Also Known as Jack Kime, United States of America v. Randall Kirk BellCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1997
  3. United States v. Gary D. AndersonCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1996
  4. United States v. Larry DavisCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2001
  5. United States v. AldridgeCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2011

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3Cited by7 opinions

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  2. United States v. Hakeem FlaxCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2021
  3. United States v. Javaar WatkinsCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2023
  4. United States v. Francisco VillanuevaCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2024
  5. United States v. Johnnie HaynesCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 2023

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