UNITED STATES V. SANDERS
964 F.2d 295 (1992)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Sanders' (D) trial for assault with intent to commit murder and knife
or shank possession, the court allowed the United States (P) to admit evidence of D's prior
convictions for assault and possession of contraband shank under Fed. R. Evid. 609(a) &
404(b); D appealed.
FACTS: Sanders (D) and Alston were indicted for assault with intent to commit murder and
possession of a knife or shank. Both were in prison at the time the assault occurred. D had
previously been convicted on similar charges, and filed a motion in limine to exclude
evidence of these convictions. The court granted the motion with respect to an armed robbery
where the conviction was reversed, and with respect to a stabbing, where D was acquitted.
However, the court allowed evidence regarding prior assault and contraband convictions. At
trial, D was convicted for possession of a shank, but the jury was unable to reach a verdict
on the assault charge. Before the second trial, D renewed his motion in limine to exclude
his previous assault and possession of contraband convictions. The court denied the motions.
D was convicted of assault, and appeals both the contraband and assault convictions.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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