Legal Opinion
Government of the Virgin Islands v. Felix
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Decided January 27, 1978No. 77-1706PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAdams, Circuit Judge
This case arises out of an appeal by the defendant, Charles Felix, who was found guilty by a jury of murder in the first degree.1 On appeal, Felix contends that he is entitled to a new trial because (1) the trial court abused its discretion in conducting the voir dire, (2) the trial court erred in its rulings on the admission of evidence, (3) the trial court erred in denying the prosecution’s motion for a psychiatric examination of the defendant, and (4) there was insufficient evidence to support the verdict. After considering these challenges, we have concluded that there is no ground for…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Taylor v. LouisianaSupreme Court of the United States · 1975
- Stirone v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1960
- United States v. Nicholas A. StironeCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1959
- United States v. Robert C. Bolin, A/K/A Bob BolinCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1975
- Government of the Virgin Islands v. John LakeCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1966
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3Cited by9 opinions
- Government of the Virgin Islands v. Raphello Harris, Sr.Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1991
- Cordero v. United StatesDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1983
- United States v. DeveryDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1996
- United States v. ReillyDistrict Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1978
- Fierro v. Ruesch Corp.District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania · 1985
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