United States v. Keiser

SMITH, Circuit Judge.

Frederick W. Reiser Jr. was convicted of 22 counts of wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and conspiracy to defraud the United States for conduct related to his promotion of two fraudulent “bank trading programs.” The district court 2 sentenced Reiser to 144 months’ imprisonment. On appeal, Reiser argues that the district court erred in (1) denying his motion to continue sentencing, (2) determining that he validly waived his right to counsel, (3) allowing the admission of expert testimony about the fiduciary duties of commodities brokers,…