Is a denial of a motion for a new trial an abuse of power?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Kurt, 986 F.2d 309 (9th Cir. 1993):
The denial of a motion for a new trial is reviewed for an abuse of discretion. United States v. George, 960 F.2d 97, 101 (9th Cir.1992). We review the denial of a motion for acquittal in the same way as a
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