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United States Eighth Circuit


US v. CLAXTON, 01-2198

In a felon in possession of firearms case, where defendant later recanted his confession to firearm possession, admission of defendant's admission that he was dealing drugs on the premises is admissible to show motive and intent.

Appellate Information

  • Decided 01/10/2002
  • Published 01/10/2002

Judges

  • WOLLMAN, Chief Judge., Before WOLLMAN, Chief Judge, BOWMAN, and STAHL, Circuit Judges.

Court

  • United States Eighth Circuit

Counsel

  • For Appellant:
  • Douglas P. Roller, argued, Clayton, MO, for appellant.

  • For Appellees:
  • Lois C. Jackson, Asst. U.S. Attorney, argued, St. Louis, MO, for appellee.
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