United States v. Vladimir Cabrera

208 F.3d 309 (2000)

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United States v. Vladimir Cabrera

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
208 F.3d 309 (2000)

  • Written by Sharon Feldman, JD

Facts

A search warrant executed at the apartment of Vladimir Cabrera (defendant) uncovered computer equipment, a paper-measuring-and-trimming board, Picture It! software, digitized templates, and fake documents in various stages of completion. Cabrera was convicted of possessing document-making implements with the intent to produce false identification documents. The evidence at trial established that Cabrera scanned genuine documents into his computer, saved the images, removed or altered identifying information and photographs, and printed the documents on photographic paper. Cabrera’s accomplice then inserted new identifying information and trimmed and laminated the counterfeits. Cabrera’s motion for judgment of acquittal was denied. On appeal, Cabrera argued that the government did not show that the computer, printer, and scanner were specially designed or as a general matter primarily used for making false identification documents.

Rule of Law

Issue

Holding and Reasoning (Stahl, J.)

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