United States v. Ashton

OPINION AND ORDER

MARSH, District Judge.

James A. Ashton, a practicing attorney in Allegheny County, was convicted by a jury of two counts of mail fraud. He filed a “Motion for Arrest of Judgment” and a “Motion for a New Trial.” In our opinion both motions should be denied.

The reason assigned in support of the motion for arrest of judgment states: “The indictment does not charge an offense against the United States under the applicable interpretation of the law.” This reason was not supported by argument or authority. It is our opinion that each of the eight counts in the indictment adequately…