Legal Opinion
United States v. Fernando Talamante
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Decided December 16, 1992No. 92-2010PublishedCited by 46 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JOHN P. MOORE, Circuit Judge.
Fernando Talamante appeals his conviction and sentence for assault resulting in serious bodily injury under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1153 and 113(f). He argues the trial court erred in excluding evidence of specific instances of violent conduct of the vic tim. He also contends the trial court misapplied the sentencing guidelines by enhancing his sentence based on infliction of a permanent or life-threatening injury. We affirm.
While driving around the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation in Dulce, New Mexico, Mr. Talamante and a friend noticed an acquaintance’s car in a gas…
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3Cited by46 opinions
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