Legal Opinion

United States v. Lamon Lee Christensen

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Decided April 4, 1994No. 89-50513PublishedCited by 52 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

FLETCHER, Circuit Judge:

Lamon Lee Christensen appeals his convictions for armed bank robbery, 18 U.S.C. § 2113(d), and use of a firearm during a crime of violence, 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1). He argues that the evidence was insufficient to support his firearm conviction, and that the district court erred in accepting his jury trial waiver, in denying his late request to file a notice of intent to raise an insanity defense, and in failing to depart downward based on his mental illness.

We have jurisdiction to hear Christensen’s timely appeal pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 and 18 U.S.C. § 3742. We…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Johnson v. ZerbstSupreme Court of the United States · 1938
  2. Godinez v. MoranSupreme Court of the United States · 1993
  3. Patton v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1930
  4. United States v. Eric Charles Martin, A/K/A Mickey Milton ArringtonCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1983
  5. United States v. David CochranCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1985

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3Cited by52 opinions

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  4. Miles v. StainerCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1997
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