Legal Opinion
United States of America, Appellee/cross-Appellant v. Elijah Hayes, Appellant/cross-Appellee
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided December 14, 2004No. 04-1207, 04-1385PublishedCited by 39 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BOWMAN, Circuit Judge.
On September 3, 2003, a jury convicted Appellant Elijah Hayes on two counts: conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute crack cocaine, and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine. Hayes appeals his conviction on both counts. The government cross-appeals, claiming the District Court erred by granting Hayes a sentencing reduction for being a minor participant in the charged offenses. After carefully reviewing the record, we affirm the conviction on both counts. In addition, we vacate the District Court’s sentencing order and remand for…
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