United States v. Floyd Edward Ireland

BARRETT, Circuit Judge.

Ireland was convicted on Count two of uttering and publishing a United States Treasury check with intent to defraud the United States in violation of 18 U. S.C.A. § 495. He was sentenced to four years and six months imprisonment. Jury was waived and trial was held to the Court. Ireland was acquitted on Count one which charged him with forging an endorsement on a United States Treasury check, under 18 U.S.C.A. § 495.

On or about April 22, 1970, Ireland intercepted a United States Treasury check, an income tax refund, made payable to his mother-in-law, Mrs. Puchos-ky. He…