United States v. Frias

KELLY, Circuit Judge.

Defendant-Appellant Julia Frias was convicted by a jury of being a felon in possession of a firearm or ammunition, 18 U.S.C. § 922 (g)(1), and sentenced to 45 months' imprisonment and three years' supervised release, consecutive to a state sentence. On appeal, Ms. Frias contends that she was denied her constitutional right to a speedy trial and that the district court abused its discretion in instructing the jury on the government's burden of proof and responding to a jury inquiry.

*1271 Our jurisdiction arises under 28 U.S.C. § 1291 , and we affirm.

Background

On October 13,…