United States Ninth Circuit
US v. Cortes, 12-50137
Defendant's multiple convictions arising out of a drug selling scheme are: 1) reversed and remanded for a new trial as to the conviction for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine, where the district court erred in instructing the jury on an entrapment defense and under certain circumstances, a sentencing entrapment instruction must be given to the jury; but 2) otherwise affirmed.
Appellate Information
- Decided 10/09/2013
- Published 10/09/2013
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- United States Ninth Circuit