Bob Lee Jones v. United States
DueProcess FifthAmendment JusticiabilityDoctri
Whether the District Court's demonstration of bias against the defense impeded the defendant's right to a fair trial
QUESTIONS PRESENTED I. Whether the District Court’s demonstration of bias against the defense in violation of the Judge’s ethical canons and in front of the jury impeded Mr. Jones’ right to a fair trial in violation of Mr. Jones’ Due Process rights. I. Whether the Circuit Court’s application of the present sense impression exception to the hearsay rule is too narrow, when other circuit courts permit a longer lapse of time. III. Whether the defense of involuntary intoxication is an admissible defense to certain federal charges requiring specific intent -here, specifically a charge of felon in possession of a firearm.