U.S. v. BLAKE

ury that it should consider the evidence only in assessing Defendant's credibility. See Federal Criminal Jury Instructions of the Seventh Circuit, No. 3.05. Any additional evidence regarding this conviction will be allowed only if Defendant opens the door with testimony claiming lack of knowledge or experience with drug offenses.

IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT:

(1) Defendant's Motion in Limine as to Defendant's Convictions (#20) is DENIED in part and GRANTED in part. The Government will be allowed to introduce evidence of Defendant's 2007 conviction for impeachment purposes if Defendant testifies at trial.

(2) This case remains scheduled for a final pretrial conference on August 4, 2010, at 1:15 p.m. On August 4, 2010, a hearing will be held regarding Defendant's Motion to Continue Trial Setting (#28).