United States v. Mejia
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
655 F.3d 126 (2011)

- Written by Sean Carroll, JD
Facts
Joel Rodriguez (defendant) was charged with conspiracy with intent to distribute cocaine and attempt to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. At trial, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York permitted the prosecution (plaintiff) to introduce a recording on which Rodriguez told his sister that he wanted to plead guilty before he was indicted. Rodriguez was convicted, and he appealed, arguing that the recording was inadmissible under Federal Rule of Evidence 410 (Rule 410).
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Pooler, J.)
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