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U.S. v. PURVIS

No. 09-3044.

706 F.3d 520 (2013)

UNITED STATES of America, Appellee v. Everett M. PURVIS, also known as Man-Man, Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Decided February 12, 2013.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Sandra G. Roland , Assistant Federal Public Defender, argued the cause for appellant. With her on the briefs was A.J. Kramer , Federal Public Defender. Neil H. Jaffee and Lisa B. Wright , Assistant Federal Public Defenders, entered appearances.

James A. Petkun , Assistant U.S. Attorney, argued the cause for appellee. With him on the brief were Ronald C. Machen Jr. , U.S. Attorney, and Roy W. McLeese III , Matthew P. Cohen , and Courtney Denise Spivey , Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Elizabeth Trosman , Assistant U.S. Attorney, entered an appearance.

Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge GARLAND.

GARLAND, Circuit Judge:

Everett Purvis appeals his convictions for assault with a dangerous weapon, possession of a firearm during dangerous offenses, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Purvis appeals on the ground that the district court improperly instructed the jury with respect to his claim of self-defense. We affirm the judgment of the district court.

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