United States v. Alfred ( 2001 )

UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
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No. 00-31480
Summary Calendar
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff-Appellee,
versus
LARRY ALFRED,
Defendant-Appellant.
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Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Louisiana
(00-CR-205-ALL-C)
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August 20, 2001
Before HIGGINBOTHAM, WIENER, and BARKSDALE, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
In appealing his conviction for being a felon in possession of
a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), Larry Alfred
presents three issues. Alfred pointed the firearm at another. The
issues turn on evidence admitted or excluded at trial.
Concerning these issues, the district court did not abuse its
discretion by (1) excluding testimony, see Jones v. Southern Pac.
R.R., 962 F.2d 447, 450 (5th Cir. 1992); (2) admitting hearsay
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Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the court has determined that
this opinion should not be published and is not precedent except
under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH CIR. R. 47.5.4.
evidence, see FED. R. EVID. 803, Advisory Committee Notes; and
(3) denying his motion for a new trial, see United States v.
McWaine, 243 F.3d 871, 874 (5th Cir. 2001).
AFFIRMED
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