DueProcess FifthAmendment
Does the presumption of innocence and the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment protect a defendant at a firearms violation sentencing when the government claims that the defendant possessed the firearm in connection with another offense — possessing drugs even though the defendant was acquitted of the drug possession charge?
Question Presented 1. Does the presumption of innocence and the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment protect a defendant at a firearms violation sentencing when the government claims that the defendant possessed the firearm in connection with another offense — possessing drugs even though the defendant was acquitted of the drug possession charge? 2 2. Parties 1.Petitioner, Trent Slone. 2. Respondent, United States of America. 3