Opinion ID: 2773722
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Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Joinder of Counts 1 and 2

Text: Misjoinder requires reversal only “if the misjoinder results in actual prejudice because it had a substantial and injurious effect or influence in determining the jury’s verdict.” United States v. Jawara, 474 F.3d 565, 579 (9th Cir. 2006) (quoting United States v. Terry, 911 F.2d 272, 277 (9th Cir. 1990)). Aguilera was not prejudiced. Much of the evidence related to count five was admissible with regard to count one under Federal Rule of Evidence 404(b) to show knowledge. For the same reasons, the district court acted within its discretion when it denied Aguilera’s Rule 14 motion. United States v. Lopez, 477 F.3d 1110, 1116 (9th Cir. 2007).