United States v. James J. Zammiello

This is an appeal from a conviction on two counts of violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2312, interstate transportation of a stolen motor vehicle. Appellant acted as his own counsel both at the trial 1 2 and on this appeal.

Appellant contends that he was improperly identified in court. The United States Attorney requested appellant to stand and he was identified by a Government witness. This was not error. Requiring a defendant to stand in court for the purpose of identification is not a violation of the Fifth Amendment. 2

Appellant claims error in receiving in evidence a check which the Government had…