United States Eighth Circuit

Evidence of a company's lawsuit against defendant was admissible as evidence that defendant knew he lacked authority to represent company. The sentence enhancement for decision-making and leadership role in fraud was justified under USSG 3B1.1(a).

Appellate Information

• Decided 12/11/2000
• Published 12/11/2000

Judges

• RICHARD SHEPPARD ARNOLD, Circuit Judge., Before:  McMILLIAN, RICHARD SHEPPARD ARNOLD, and BOWMAN, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Eighth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Eric J. Butts, argued, St. Louis, MO, for appellant Leon J. Howard, Jr., Barbara Ann C. Fears, argued, St. Louis, MO, for appellant John K. Robinson.


• For Appellees:
  
• Steven A. Muchnick, Assistant U.S. Attorney, argued, St. Louis, MO, for appellee.