United States v. Houston Carruthers

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United States v. Houston Carruthers, 442 F.2d 363 (8th Cir. 1971)
1971 U.S. App. LEXIS 10103

United States v. Houston Carruthers

Opinion

PER CURIAM.

The only question presented by this appeal is the sufficiency of the evidence to support the jury’s verdict finding the Appellant guilty of possessing two United States Treasury checks knowing that they had been stolen from the United States mails in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1708.

We have carefully examined the record and are convinced that there was substantial evidence proving the guilt of Appellant. The instruction permitting the jury to draw an inference from the possession of recent stolen property finds solid support in the undisputed facts. See United States v. Johnson, 442 F.2d 318 (8th Cir. May 13, 1971) and numerous cases there cited.

Affirmed.

Reference

Full Case Name
UNITED STATES of America, Appellee, v. Houston CARRUTHERS, Appellant
Status
Published