United States v. Gary Large

MEMORANDUM

Gary Large appeals from his jury conviction of six counts of making a false statement in connection with the acquisition of a firearm, one count of conspiracy to make a false statement in connection with the acquisition of a firearm, and one count of possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Large claims that there was insufficient evidence at trial to convict him of these offenses, and claims that the jury instructions for possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number were given in error. Because the parties are familiar with the facts and procedural history of this case, we repeat only those facts necessary to resolve the issues raised on appeal. We affirm.

“We review de novo the district court’s denial of a motion for judgment of acquittal based on insufficient evidence.” United States v. Ruiz-Lopez, 749 F.3d 1138, 1141 (9th Cir.2014) (internal citation omitted). Additionally, “we view the evidence in the light most favorable to the prosecution, and then determine whether any rational trier of fact could have found the essential elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.” Id. Using this standard, we hold that there was sufficient…