Dennis McCabe v. Ron Angelone, Director

979 F.2d 855 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Dennis MCCABE Petitioner-Appellant, v. Ron ANGELONE, Director, et. al., Respondent-Appellee. No. 91-16453. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted Nov. 3, 1992. * Decided Nov. 18, 1992. Before GOODWIN, FARRIS and PREGERSON, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** OVERVIEW 2 Nevada state prisoner Dennis McCabe appeals pro se from the district court's denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his jury conviction for first degree murder. We affirm. DISCUSSION 1. Appointment of Counsel 3 McCabe argues that the district court abused its discretion in denying his request for appointment of counsel. The district court has wide discretion in deciding whether to appoint counsel for habeas corpus petitioners. LaMere v. Risley, 827 F.2d 622, 626 (9th Cir.1987); Rule 8(c), Rules Governing Proceedings in the United States District Courts under 28 U.S.C. § 2254 (appointment of counsel mandatory only if…