Legal Opinion
Government of the Virgin Islands v. May
District Court, Virgin Islands
Decided November 7, 1974No. Crim. 1974-90PublishedCited by 6 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtYoung, District Judge
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
Defendant in this action has moved that this criminal proceeding be removed from the Municipal Court to the District Court under the federal officer removal statute, 28 U.S.C. § 1442, and that this action be dismissed. Fed. ft. Grim. Proc. 12(b) (1). Defendant, a United States Immigration Officer, is represented in this matter by the United States Attorney. The Government of the Virgin Islands opposes both motions and challenges the propriety of the United States Attorney representing defendant. The motion to remove presents the question whether 28 U.S.C. § 1442…
2Cases cited8 opinions
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- In the Matter of the Estate of Van B. Hooper, Deceased. The Government of the Virgin IslandsCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1966
- Sewer v. Paragon Homes, Inc.District Court, Virgin Islands · 1972
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3Cited by6 opinions
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