United States Eighth Circuit

Conviction and sentence for assaulting an Assistant U.S. Attorney engaged in official duties is affirmed over claims regarding: 1) erroneous admission of evidence regarding prior convictions; 2) improper use of restraints on defendant while he was defending himself in trial; 3) waiver of defendant's right to counsel; and 4) a meritless constitutional claim.

Appellate Information

• Decided 03/31/2006
• Published 03/31/2006

Judges

• HEANEY, Circuit Judge., Before SMITH, HEANEY, and BENTON, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Eighth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Benicia Livorsi, argued, St. Charles, MO, for appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• U.S. Dept. of Justice Gregg Sofer, argued, Washington, DC, for appellee.