United States v. David Dubray

David Dubray appeals from a final judgment entered in the District Court 1 for the District of South Dakota following a jury trial finding him guilty of involuntary manslaughter in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 1112 and 1153 (offense committed within Indian country). For reversal appellant alleges ineffective assistance of counsel. We affirm.

In the morning of August 12, 1982, Bill Hanneman was driving a pick-up truck that struck an automobile. After the collision, the automobile travelled through a field and burst into flames. The charred body of a female was found inside the vehicle. Appellant…