United States v. Dion Matthews

62 F.3d 1426 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel.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. Dion MATTHEWS, Defendant-Appellant. No. 95-30026. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted Aug. 2, 1995. * Decided Aug. 8, 1995. Before: ALARCON, FERNANDEZ, and RYMER, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 Dion Matthews appeals his jury conviction for distribution of cocaine, in violation of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 841 (a)(1). Matthews contends that the district court erred by denying (1) his motion to dismiss the indictment for a violation of the Speedy Trial Act, 18 U.S.C. Secs. 3161-3174 ("Act"); and (2) his motion for a judgment of acquittal based on his claim of insufficient evidence. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1291 , and affirm. 3 * Speedy Trial Act 4 The district court's factual findings concerning the Speedy Trial Act are reviewed for clear error, and questions concerning the application of the law are review de novo. United States…