U.S. v. FIGUEROA

No. 11-2597.

683 F.3d 69 (2012)

UNITED STATES of America v. Carlos FIGUEROA a/k/a Jose Curz, a/k/a Carlos Rivera, a/k/a Carlos Figueroa, Carlos Figueroa, Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit.

Filed: June 26, 2012.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Paul M. George , McKinney & George, Philadelphia, PA, for Appellant.

Zane David Memeger , Robert A. Zauzmer , Emily McKillip , Floyd J. Miller , Office of the United States Attorney, Philadelphia, PA, for Appellee.

Before: AMBRO, VANASKIE and VAN ANTWERPEN, Circuit Judges.


OPINION OF THE COURT

VAN ANTWERPEN, Circuit Judge.

Carlos Figueroa was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(e). He appeals, arguing procedural errors regarding the bifurcated nature of the trial and temporary discharge of the jury violated his rights under the Double Jeopardy and Due Process Clauses. We will affirm.

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