United States v. Joseph Thomas Manley

Joseph Manley was charged with one count of bank robbery in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2113(a), and three counts of bank robbery with a firearm in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2113(d). Appellant pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, but was convicted on all four counts. On appeal, Manley argues that pursuant to F.R.E. 704(b), the trial court improperly excluded opinion testimony by a defense psychologist and a psychiatrist. We affirm.

Appellant robbed four separate financial institutions during a one-month period from October 30, 1987 to November 25, 1987. At trial, appellant did not contest his…