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

United States v. Harry Lee Battle

United States v. Harry Lee Battle
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · Decided April 21, 1972 · Butzner, Russell, Field
459 F.2d 64; 1972 U.S. App. LEXIS 9951 (Federal Reporter, Second Series)

United States v. Harry Lee Battle

Opinion

PER CURIAM:

Harry Lee Battle, a federal prisoner, appeals his conviction of conveying a dangerous weapon from place to place in a federal institution in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1792.

The sole issue on appeal is whether the evidence was sufficient to support Battle’s conviction. Intent to convey a weapon may be inferred from either direct or circumstantial evidence. United States v. Roche, 443 F.2d 98 (10th Cir. 1971). The direct proof was sufficient to infer that Battle intended to convey the weapon.

Accordingly, we dispense with oral argument and affirm the judgment of the district court.

Affirmed.

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