United States v. Hoover-Hankerson

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge RANDOLPH.

RANDOLPH, Circuit Judge:

Celicia Hoover-Hankerson and her brother, Benjamin Hoover, were convicted of conspiracy, theft from programs receiving federal funds and fraud. They were responsible for hundreds of false witness and investigator vouchers submitted for payment to the District of Columbia Superior Court. Indigent criminal defendants in the District are entitled to appointed counsel under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA). D.C.Code § 11-2601. Celicia was an attorney who earned her living representing CJA eligible defendants. Her brother…