United States Ninth Circuit

Proof of true identity is not an essential element of the government's proof for a conviction under 18 USC 1542 for using a passport obtained through the use of a false statement and making a false statement in an application for another passport.

Appellate Information

• Argued 01/11/2001
• Decided 01/29/2001
• Published 01/29/2001

Judges

• THOMAS, Circuit Judge:, Before:  TROTT, THOMAS and BERZON, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Ninth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellees:
  
• Robert A. Garcia;  San Diego, California, for the defendant-appellant., Gregory A. Vega;  United States Attorney;  Audra S. Ibarra;  Assistant United States Attorney (argued);  and Michael G. Wheat;  Assistant United States Attorney (on brief);  San Diego, California, for the plaintiff-appellee.