United States v. Desmond Johnson

26 F.3d 134 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel.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. Desmond JOHNSON, Defendant-Appellant. No. 93-50548. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted May 11, 1994. * Decided May 19, 1994. Before: HUG, D.W. NELSON, and FERNANDEZ, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Desmond Johnson appeals his convictions on eight counts of possession of stolen United States Treasury checks in violation of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 510 (b). Johnson contends that his statutory and constitutional rights to a speedy trial were violated. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1291 and affirm. 3 We consider de novo speedy trial claims and review for clear error the underlying factual findings. United States v. Hoslett, 998 F.2d 648, 652 (9th Cir.1993). 4 * Factual Background 5 The following facts are based on the district court's findings. In February 1990, Johnson was sentenced by Judge Real on federal charges. After Johnson violated his…