United States v. Leon Franklin Yaughn

abused its discretion when it overruled

In my opinion, the district court Yaughn’s objection to the proposed order of argument to the jury.

In the absence of the jury, Yaughn’s attorney articulated an objection to what he anticipated might happen as to arguments :

“MR. LARSEN: Please the Court, during the informal conference between the Court and counsel there was an indication as to arguments, that the United States Attorney does not propose to make an opening argument but proposes only to make a concluding argument after an argument by the defense.

“I object to this on the grounds that such…