U. S. v Williams 922 F.2d 737 (11th Cir. 1991)
Parties
United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit v. Joseph Emmanuel Williams
Facts
Facts Williams was indicted and charge with three counts and conspiracy to transform cocaine into crack. Mr. William hires a minor to help him transport crack cocaine. He was accused with conspiracy to intent to distribute cocaine violating a federal regulation. Charge II he aided others personnel in possessing and intent to distribute crack cocaine. Charge III employ a minor with the intent to commit drug offenses violating a federal regulation. The jury found Mr. Williams guilty on all three counts.
Prior Proceedings
After Mr. William trial the government acquired immunity order to get Mr. Williams’s …show more content…
Williams against an offense he was already sentenced. Further more the court needs to decide if the federal law requires actual knowledge that the person employed by the defendant in the commission of a drug offense is under the age of eighteen years.
Arguments or objectives of the parties
Williams makes two arguments on his appeal that deserved to be discussed. Defendant challenges that because he did not know the person he employed to help transport the crack was under age of eighteen, he did not knowingly employ a minor for the intent to commit a drug offense under the federal law. Furthermore, Williams argues that since he had already received a six-month jail for contempt of court, it was unjust and wrong for the district court to increase his sentence for a violation he was already convicted.
Saint Leo Core Values Displayed
Mr. Williams violated most of Saint Leo Core values by taking part in drug trafficking and by employing a minor to partake in drug dealing. He could have chosen another job trait that did not include violating the law. He should have the taken step to ensure he was hiring people of age to help conduct his crime.
Rationale
The Judges affirm Mr. Williams’s drug-related convictions but vacate his sentence, and remand for
Parties
United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit v. Joseph Emmanuel Williams
Facts
Facts Williams was indicted and charge with three counts and conspiracy to transform cocaine into crack. Mr. William hires a minor to help him transport crack cocaine. He was accused with conspiracy to intent to distribute cocaine violating a federal regulation. Charge II he aided others personnel in possessing and intent to distribute crack cocaine. Charge III employ a minor with the intent to commit drug offenses violating a federal regulation. The jury found Mr. Williams guilty on all three counts.
Prior Proceedings
After Mr. William trial the government acquired immunity order to get Mr. Williams’s …show more content…
Williams against an offense he was already sentenced. Further more the court needs to decide if the federal law requires actual knowledge that the person employed by the defendant in the commission of a drug offense is under the age of eighteen years.
Arguments or objectives of the parties
Williams makes two arguments on his appeal that deserved to be discussed. Defendant challenges that because he did not know the person he employed to help transport the crack was under age of eighteen, he did not knowingly employ a minor for the intent to commit a drug offense under the federal law. Furthermore, Williams argues that since he had already received a six-month jail for contempt of court, it was unjust and wrong for the district court to increase his sentence for a violation he was already convicted.
Saint Leo Core Values Displayed
Mr. Williams violated most of Saint Leo Core values by taking part in drug trafficking and by employing a minor to partake in drug dealing. He could have chosen another job trait that did not include violating the law. He should have the taken step to ensure he was hiring people of age to help conduct his crime.
Rationale
The Judges affirm Mr. Williams’s drug-related convictions but vacate his sentence, and remand for