What is the proper procedure for a motion for a judgment of acquittal pursuant to Rule 29?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from United States v. Sharma, No. 2:17-cr-00055-TLN (E.D. Cal. 2019):
Smith, 866 F.2d 1092, 1096 n.5 (9th Cir. 1989); United States v. Snyder, 428 F.2d 520, 522 (9th Cir. 1970)). Instead, the proper procedure to raise such a defense is via a motion for a judgment of acquittal pursuant to Rule 29. See id. at 672-73.
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