United States Second Circuit
U.S. v. Mejia, 052856, 056683, 061744
Convictions for conspiracy to commit assaults with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering activity, assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering activity, and discharge of a firearm during a crime of violence are vacated where: 1) the testimony of the Government expert witness violated the Federal Rules of Evidence and the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment; and 2) that error was not harmless.
Appellate Information
- Decided 10/06/2008
- Published 10/06/2008
Judges
Court
- United States Second Circuit