U.S. v. ADAMS

No. 00-1212.

252 F.3d 276 (2001)

UNITED STATES of America, v. Michael Anthony ADAMS, Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit.

Filed May 23, 2001.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert Epstein [ARGUED] Defender Association of Philadelphia Federal Court Division Curtis Center, Independence Square West Suite 540 West Philadelphia, PA 19106, Counsel for Appellant Michael Anthony Adams.

Thomas M. Zaleski [ARGUED] Office of United States Attorney 615 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106, Counsel for Appellee United States of America.

BEFORE: ROTH, RENDELL, and STAPLETON, Circuit Judges.


OPINION OF THE COURT

RENDELL, Circuit Judge.

I. Introduction

We are asked to determine whether the appellant, Michael Anthony Adams, is entitled to resentencing because the District Court failed to observe the requirement of Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32(c)(3)(C), which mandates that the District Court personally address the defendant before imposing sentence and determine whether he wishes to make a statement or present any information...

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