Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number No. 89-1363. Attorney(S) Deputy Solicitor General Bryson argued the cause for the United With him on the briefs were Solicitor General Starr, Assistant Attorney General Dennis, Brian J. Michael R. Levine, by appointment of the Court, 495 U.S. 945, argued the cause for Judges PER CURIAM. See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. UNITED STATES v. FRANCE PER CURIAM. The judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is affirmed by an equally divided Court. JUSTICE SOUTER took no part in the consideration or decision of this case.