Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Third Circuit -- USA v. Prince Isaac

USA v. Prince Isaac

   Although deft was restrained to defense table, no error in his not being able to move around in courtroom during pro se representation.

No error in pro se deft not being permitted to leave defense table to attend sidebar, where standby counsel attended and colloquy established that deft had no objection.

No error in charge incorrectly listing predicates for CCE conviction where balance of charge clarifies the confusion.

Plain error on gov't not filing notice that enhanced maximums were in play due to predicates.  No holding on whether this is jurisdictional or not.

Misc. sentencing appeals discounted.
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