Is a motion under Rule 17(b) addressed to the sound of the trial court, and does not have an absolute right to subpoena witnesses at government expense?
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The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Sims, 637 F.2d 625 (9th Cir. 1980):
A motion under Rule 17(b) is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court, and a defendant does not have an absolute right to subpoena witnesses at government expense. United States v. Martin, 567 F.2d 849, 852 (9th Cir. 1977); United States v. Maynard, 485 F.2d 247, 248 (9th Cir. 1973). On the other hand,
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