United States Second Circuit
US v. Zayac, 11-4900
Conviction of defendant on several counts arising from the kidnapping, robbery, and murder of a drug dealer is affirmed, where: 1) the trial record contains extensive evidence from which the jury could properly have inferred defendant's knowing participation in the crimes, and such evidence was sufficient to support his conviction; 2) the district court's refusal to admit the testimony of defendant's former attorney was not improper, as such refusal was harmless and did not affect substantial rights; and 3) a duress instruction was properly denied as defendant had ample opportunity to escape, but chose instead to continue his criminal participation in the kidnapping and robbery.
Appellate Information
- Decided 08/27/2014
- Published 08/27/2014
Judges
- Straub, Sack, Lohier
Court
- United States Second Circuit