Legal Opinion
United States v. Brian Binger
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided October 24, 1972No. 71-2236PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
CHOY, Circuit Judge:
Brian Binger was convicted by a jury of the illegal transfer of opium and appeals. Count I charged the illegal distribution of 1.7 grams of opium without the required Treasury stamp, in violation of 26 U.S.C. § 4704(a). Counts II, III and IV charged the illegal distribution and sale of 2.1 pounds of opium, in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 174, 26 U.S.C. §§ 4704(a) and 4705(a). We affirm.
Binger asserts several errors, only one of which merits discussion.
The indictment originally charged Binger and three other persons. Before Binger’s trial, all three, including a Vernon Rose,…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Willis K. Baker, Jr., and Mervin "Bud" Cornelsen v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1968
- J. B. Isaac v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1970
- United States v. Charles Edwin CanadayCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1972
3Cited by5 opinions
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- United States v. Peter PetsasCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1979