United States v. Burton J. Lewis

Burton J. Lewis appeals from his conviction for knowingly and fraudulently making a false statement on his bankruptcy petition in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 152 (Supp. IV 1980). Lewis contends that the district court1 erred in refusing to submit his requested “theory of defense” instruction to the jury. We affirm the district court.

*8841. Background.

Burton Lewis filed for a Chapter VII personal bankruptcy on April 6, 1981. On his bankruptcy petition, Lewis denied having made any gifts other than ordinary and usual presents to family members during the year immediately preceding the filing of his…