United States v. James R. Tilton

On July 22, 1982, the defendant-appellant, James R. Tilton, was convicted of armed robbery in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 2113(a) and (d). Following the jury verdict and a presentence report, the trial judge sentenced the appellant to a period of 25 years’ imprisonment.

On appeal, the appellant asserts the following grounds for reversal:

1. The district court abused its discretion and ultimately deprived him of a fair trial by actively and excessively injecting himself into the conduct of the trial.

2. The trial court abused its discretion and ultimately denied the defendant a fair trial by…