United States v. Edward Lofty

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
United States v. Edward Lofty, 455 F.2d 506 (4th Cir. 1972)

United States v. Edward Lofty

Opinion

PER CURIAM:

This is an appeal from a conviction for receiving a stolen motor vehicle and stolen goods. The stolen goods consisted of a truck trailer that apparently was coupled with the truck tractor when both were stolen. The appellant contends that the trailer was not goods but merely a part of the motor vehicle.

This contention is refuted by the definition of a motor vehicle as a “self-propelled vehicle.” 18 U.S.C. § 2311. Since the trailer is not self-propelled, it is goods rather than a motor vehicle.

Accordingly, the conviction is affirmed.

Affirmed.

Reference

Full Case Name
UNITED STATES of America, Appellee, v. Edward LOFTY, Appellant
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Status
Published