Randall C. Weaver v. United States

CANBY, Circuit Judge:

Randall Weaver appeals his conviction of failure to appear for his trial in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 3146. We affirm.

I

On January 18, 1991, Weaver was arraigned on charges of violating federal firearms laws. 1 He was informed, orally and in writing, that his trial was set for February 19, and was released on bail. Some days after Weaver’s release, the court clerk informed counsel for the government, Weaver’s attorney, and Weaver’s pre-trial serviees/probation officer (Karl Richins) that the trial date had been changed to February 20. Richins sent Weaver a letter on…