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· 11/26/1986

Government of the Virgin Islands v. Frederick Forte

Citations

  • 806 F.2d 73
  • 1986 U.S. App. LEXIS 34049

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  • Batson objection was not timely because it was not raised before the end of jury selection
  • An appellant may not raise ineffective assistance of counsel in a direct appeal when there is an insufficient record for appellate review.
  • “[A] defendant must raise ineffective assistance of counsel in a collateral proceeding under 28 U.S.C. § 2255 in order that the district court may create a sufficient record for appellate review.”

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Judges: Gibbons, Becker, Fullam

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