U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 1972

The People of the Territory of Guam v. John A. Lefever

The People of the Territory of Guam v. John A. Lefever
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · Decided January 10, 1972 · Browning, Wright, Kilkenny
454 F.2d 270; 1972 U.S. App. LEXIS 11931 (Federal Reporter, Second Series)

The People of the Territory of Guam v. John A. Lefever

Opinion

PER CURIAM:

John Lefever was indicted on three counts of second degree burglary. He moved to dismiss the indictment on the ground that the juvenile courts of Guam had exclusive jurisdiction over him. The district court denied the motion and Lefever immediately brought this appeal.

The decision to deny a motion for dismissal of an indictment is not a final order within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 1291. This court has no jurisdiction to rule upon Lefever’s argument at this *271 time. United States v. Garber, 413 F.2d 284 (2d Cir. 1969); Snodgrass v. United States, 326 F.2d 409 (8th Cir. 1964); Hoffa v. Gray, 323 F.2d 178 (6th Cir. 1963). The district court’s action may be fully reviewed by this court if and when Lefever is convicted and sentenced.

The appeal is dismissed.

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