Williamson v. United States

In this case, appellant was convicted and sentenced to fines and imprisonment for violation of the Internal Revenue laws of the United States [see especially section 2810, Title 26 U.S.C.]. The principal argument of appellant is based on the alleged error of the United States District Court in denying his motion for acquittal and in allegedly erroneously instructing the jury. It is contended that appellant was not in possession of a still or distilling apparatus “set-up” within the meaning of the statute, in that the still was not in operation at the time appellant was arrested.

But, as stated…