Willison
United States v. Willison
Opinion
Lead Opinion
MEMORANDUM *
Gene Willison appeals his conviction for camping on public lands longer than fourteen days in violation of 43 C.F.R. § 8365.1-2 (a), and 51 Fed.Reg. 10277. Willison raises three claims of error. We have jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 . We find no merit in Willison’s arguments and therefore AFFIRM the judgment of the district court.
DISCUSSION
Because the parties are familiar with the facts of the case, we will not repeat them here except as necessary to explain our decision.
*618 A. The Regulations Are Not Void For Vagueness
We review de novo a claim that a statute or regulation is void for vagueness. See United States v. Erickson, 75 F.3d 470, 475 (9th Cir.1996). Willison was found guilty of violating a regulation providing that “[o]n all public lands, no person shall camp longer than the period of time permitted by the authorized officer.” 43 C.F.R. § 8365.1-2 (a). In the area in which Willison lived, the time limit on camping is fourteen days:
51 Fed.Reg. 10277.
This regulation is not vague. It is clear enough to enable people “of common intelligence” to discern its meaning. Hynes v. Mayor and Council of Borough of Oradell, 425 U.S. 610, 620 , 96…