United States v. Arianna Rosales
Opinion
Opinion
MEMORANDUM
Arianna Rosales appeals her jury conviction for conspiracy to steal casino funds in excess of $1000, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 and 1167(b); theft from a gaming establishment in excess of $1000, in violation of § 1167(b); and theft from a gaming establishment in an amount less than $1000, in violation of § 1167(a). The convictions arose out of a fraudulent scheme in which Rosales kicked back winning proceeds of casino drawings in which she never participated. The scheme was orchestrated by two casino employees.
Rosales contends that the district court should have granted her motion for acquittal or new trial because the evidence was insufficient to establish a single conspiracy. She contends there were multiple conspiracies. Her theory is flawed. Multiple conspiracies require multiple agreements and purposes. United States v. Taren-Palma, 997 F.2d 525, 530 (9th Cir. 1993) (per curiam). Here, the same co-conspirators were involved in the entire scheme and there was one overall agreement. See United States v. Patterson, 819 F.2d 1495, 1502 (9th Cir. 1987).
The evidence of the prior “Hot Seats” promotion was admissible under Fed. R. Evid. 404(b).