United States v. Joseph Otto Steiner

963 F.2d 381 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Joseph Otto STEINER, Defendant-Appellant. No. 89-50350. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted May 5, 1992. * Decided May 14, 1992. 1 Before JAMES R. BROWNING and FARRIS, Circuit Judges, CAULFIELD, ** District Judge. 2 MEMORANDUM *** 3 Appellant Joseph Steiner appeals his conviction for violations of 18 U.S.C. § 287 , making a false claim, and 26 U.S.C. § 7206 (1), subscribing a false tax return. Steiner raises numerous, and sometimes unintelligible issues in this appeal. His primary contentions are (1) that the district court lacked jurisdiction; (2) that his wages do not constitute gross income; (3) that he is not a "taxpayer" subject to the federal tax laws; (4) that the district court improperly excluded evidence and testimony; and (5) that the district court did not comply with Steiner's wishes concerning advisory counsel. 1 These…