Legal Opinion
United States v. James H. Hunter
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Decided March 16, 1982No. 81-1144PublishedCited by 61 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
SEYMOUR, Circuit Judge.
Defendant Hunter was convicted of aggravated bank robbery in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2113(a) and (d). Although Hunter admitted robbing a Utah bank at gunpoint, he claimed his conduct was wholly the result of duress. Specifically, Hunter testified he involuntarily committed the crime following threats of violence against his fiancee. Hunter contended he was particularly susceptible to such threats because of his abuse of hallucinogenic drugs and alcohol.
On appeal, Hunter advances several arguments for reversal of the verdict below. Hunter contends the trial court erred…
2Cases cited17 opinions
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- Platt v. Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1964
- United States v. Norman TurkishCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1980
- Raymond J. Ryan and Helen Ryan v. Commissioner of Internal RevenueCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1977
- United States v. Charles Armen Calabrese, Samuel Ray Calabrese, Charles R. KnowlesCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1981
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3Cited by61 opinions
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- United States v. Patricia Williams A/K/A CandyCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1990
- United States v. GipsonUnited States Court of Military Appeals · 1987
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