United States v. Eshetu

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Defendants Lovo, Sorto, and Eshetu were convicted of conspiracy, and Lovo and Sorto were also convicted of using, carrying or possessing a firearm during a crime of violence. The D.C. Circuit held that the district court properly denied the motions to suppress because officers had probable cause to conduct the search; the portion of the statutory crime of violence definition that affects Lovo and Sorto was not unconstitutionally vague; and, although the district court erred in admitting audio recordings without English-language transcripts, the error did not meet the plain-error standard. Because there was insufficient evidence on the record regarding defendants' claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, the court remanded as to this claim. The court affirmed in all other respects. View "United States v. Eshetu" on Justia Law