U.S. v. SLATTEN

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Brian M. Heberlig , Washington, appointed by the court, argued the cause for appellants Slough, Liberty and Heard. William F. Coffield , Alexandria, appointed by the court, argued the cause for appellant Liberty. With them on the brief were Michael J. Baratz , Bruce C. Bishop , Linda C. Bailey , David Schertler , Washington, Lisa Hertzer Schertler , Janet Foster and Laina C. Lopez , Washington. Danny C. Onorato , Washington, appointed by the court, entered an appearance.

Timothy J. Simeone , Washington, appointed by the court, argued the cause for appellant Slatten. With him on the briefs were Thomas G. Connolly , Steven A. Fredley and Jared P. Marx , Washington, all appointed by the court.

Timothy P. O'Toole , Kathleen T. Wach and Addy R. Schmitt , Washington, were on the brief for amicus curiae National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in support of appellants.

Demetra Lambros , Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, argued the cause for appellee. With her on the brief were Anthony Asuncion , Jay I. Bratt , John Crabb Jr. , Christopher R. Kavanaugh , Gregg A. Maisel and Jonathan M. Malis , Assistant U.S. Attorneys.

Opinion concurring in part in, and dissenting in part from, Part II filed by Circuit Judge Brown.