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Sufficiency of Evidence

By: Derek Hawkins//October 6, 2020//

Sufficiency of Evidence

By: Derek Hawkins//October 6, 2020//

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7th Circuit Court of Appeals

Case Name: United States of America v. Orlando Medina

Case No.: 19-1909

Officials: BAUER, KANNE, and BARRETT, Circuit Judges.

Focus: Sufficiency of Evidence

Orlando Medina was convicted of conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. At a bench trial, key evidence included the testimony of police officers from Puerto Rico, four mail receipts, and the testimony of co‐conspirator Rodolfo Duenas. Medina argues his conviction must be reversed because the judge should have found this evidence lacked credibility as a matter of law. He also argues this evidence constituted false testimony and violated his due process rights. For the following reasons, we affirm.

Affirmed

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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