United States v. Isidro Romero-Corona

MEMORANDUM

Isidro Romero-Corona (“Romero”) was convicted of felony improper entry by an alien. He argues that the district court erred in denying his motion for acquittal because (1) the government should have proved prior commission of the offense rather than prior conviction of the offense; (2) of the inconsistent use of the terms “commission” and “conviction” in the indictment, preliminary jury instructions, final jury instructions, and counsels’ arguments; and (3) the court improperly admitted the misdemeanor judgment of conviction. Romero also argues that the district court committed reversible error in refusing to give the instruction that conviction is not proof of prior commission. Finally, Romero argues that the district court erred in admitting (1) the misdemeanor judgment, (2) a warrant of removal and related testimony about Romero’s removal, (3) references in witness testimony about redactions of sensitive law enforcement information, and (4) admission of a fingerprint card with unredacted references to charges of illegal entry, illegal re-entry after deport, and removal proceedings. We affirm.

We review de novo a denial of a motion for acquittal. United States v.…