U.S. v. Bonds

Defendant, who was found guilty of transporting a firearm in interstate commerce as a felon and is serving a 71-month sentence, appealed from the district court’s denial of his motion for a sentence reduction based on the sentencing guidelines. In a per curiam opinion, the Seventh Circuit held that the district court acted within its discretion in denying the motion. However, the appellate panel could not reach a consensus on the question of whether the Criminal Justice Act authorized the appointment of appellate counsel to represent defendant on appeal. (Concurring opinions by SCUDDER, LEE, and HAMILTON)