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United States v. Sarnowski, CR19-080-RAJ. (2019)

Court: District Court, D. Washington Number: infdco20191010751 Visitors: 30
Filed: Oct. 04, 2019
Latest Update: Oct. 04, 2019
Summary: ORDER EXCLUDING IMPROPER REFERENCES TO DEFENDANT'S POSSIBLE SENTENCE RICHARD A. JONES , District Judge . The United States of America filed a motion in limine seeking an order by the Court prohibiting the defense from making improper references about potential punishment in the presence of the jury, as described in the motion. Good cause appearing, and no opposition being filed, the Court hereby ORDERS that the Government's motion (Dkt. #21) is GRANTED. Counsel for Defendant Bryan Sarnow
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ORDER EXCLUDING IMPROPER REFERENCES TO DEFENDANT'S POSSIBLE SENTENCE

The United States of America filed a motion in limine seeking an order by the Court prohibiting the defense from making improper references about potential punishment in the presence of the jury, as described in the motion. Good cause appearing, and no opposition being filed, the Court hereby

ORDERS that the Government's motion (Dkt. #21) is GRANTED. Counsel for Defendant Bryan Sarnowski and Defendant Bryan Sarnowski, and any other defense witnesses, shall not refer, before the jury, in questioning, argument, elicited testimony, or otherwise, to the potential prison time Defendant faces if he is found guilty.

This Order does not preclude any otherwise appropriate inquiry about potential consequences facing any witness who is testifying in exchange for favorable consideration in a criminal case.

Source:  Leagle

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