State v. Moquin

August 19, 1962, a motorcycle operated by Houghton on which Moquin was a passenger was involved in several violations of the motor vehicle laws. They eluded arrest at that time but were later apprehended. The defendants agreed between themselves that Moquin would assume responsibility for these offenses. Houghton had a record of prior violations and feared the loss of his license if he appeared in court charged with the present transgressions. Consequently the defendants led the interrogating police officers to believe that Moquin was the operator. This resulted in complaints being issued…