United States Third Circuit

Defendant's convictions on drug and gun possession charges are affirmed over claims that the district court improperly: 1) allowed police officers to present hearsay testimony about the contents of a radio report to which they responded; 2) allowed the government's expert witness to testify about defendant's mental state; and 3) instructed the jury on the meaning of "in furtherance" in 18 U.S.C. section 924(c). (Amended opinion.)

Appellate Information

• Argued 06/15/2006
• Decided 08/28/2006
• Published 08/28/2006

Judges

• Before FISHER, CHAGARES and REAVLEY, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Third Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Paul J. Hetznecker (Argued), Philadelphia, PA, Attorney for Appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Joseph F. Minni (Argued), Office of United States Attorney, Philadelphia, PA, Attorney for Appellee.