UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Craig Bradley GEORGE, AKA: Steve Eugene Johnson, Defendant-Appellant
Opinion
Opinion
Wallace, J.
George appeals from his conviction of two counts of bank robbery in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2113 (a). The district court had jurisdiction pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3231 . We have jurisdiction over this timely appeal pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1291 . We affirm.
I
On January 22, 1991, an indictment was filed charging George with two counts of bank robbery. Trial was scheduled for April 30, but on that day, George requested that the court appoint new counsel. The district court granted George’s request and reset the trial for July 16,1991.
On July 15, George, through counsel, moved for a continuance, insisting that he was not prepared for trial. The district court granted George’s motion and set the trial for August 20,1991. George also asked for a new attorney, which the court denied.
On August 2, George again asked that his trial be postponed. The district court recalendared the trial for September 17. On September 19, George once more requested a continuance. He also asked the court to acknowledge him as co-counsel and to appoint a private investigator to assist in his defense. The court granted all of George’s motions, continuing the trial until October 8, appointing an…