United States v. Manon

LIPEZ, Circuit Judge.

Appellant Dario Manon challenges his conviction on three drug distribution charges based on ineffective assistance of counsel. He argues, inter alia, that his trial attorney failed to (1) call important witnesses on his behalf, (2) timely arrange for a non-suggestive identification procedure, and (3) object to the admission of prejudicial hearsay evidence. Although we ordinarily do not consider ineffective assistance claims on direct appeal, Ma-non’s claim is fully developed because the district court held a post-trial evidentiary hearing to explore his allegations. The…