United States v. Casanova's, Inc.

OPINION AND ORDER

REYNOLDS, Judge:

This action was brought by the United States against John Casanova and Casanova’s, Inc., for possessing firearms which had not been registered with the Secretary of the Treasury or his delegate, as required by Title 26 U.S.C. § 5841; in violation of Title 26 U.S.C. § 5851. Both defendants originally pleaded “not guilty” but on September 6, 1967, the court allowed Casanova’s, Inc., to change its plea to “guilty” and the charges against John Casanova were dismissed. On May 16, 1968, Casanova’s, Inc., was fined $100 for each of five counts or a total of $500.

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