United States v. Rowzer

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

CROW, Senior District Judge.

On August 5, 1998, the grand jury returned a one count indictment charging the defendant, Andrew B. Rowzer, with violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g), felon in possession of a firearm. The indictment lists eleven different firearms including five assault weapons which Rowzer allegedly possessed. The firearms were apparently seized from Rowzer’s home or shed near the defendant’s home.

This case was set for a jury trial to commence on June 15, 1999. At the time, the defendant was represented by retained counsel, Jerold Berger. Immediately before…