Legal Opinion
United States v. Roy E. Walker
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided September 18, 1985No. 84-3461, 84-3605PublishedCited by 100 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GARWOOD, Circuit Judge:
Defendant-appellant, Roy E. Walker, appeals from his conviction in a jury trial of various offenses relating to the importation, possession, and distribution of marihuana, and of wire fraud. On appeal, he argues, inter alia, that the district court erred in denying his motion to reopen the evidence to permit him to testify in his own defense. We find that the district court exceeded its discretion and reverse and remand for a new trial. 1
FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS BELOW
Defendant-appellant, Roy E. Walker, a former New Orleans restaurateur and honorary reserve captain in the…
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