Legal Opinion
United States v. Joseph Gelb
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided February 15, 1983No. 643, 644, Dockets 82-1026, 82-1264PublishedCited by 63 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MESKILL, Circuit Judge:
Joseph Gelb appeals from the judgment of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Mishler, J., after a jury trial convicting him of (1) maliciously damaging and destroying his business premises by means of an “explosive,” 18 U.S.C. § 844(i) (1976); (2) using an “explosive” to commit a felony, 18 U.S.C. § 844(h) (1976); and (3) eight counts of mail fraud, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1341, 1342 (1976). Gelb raises four claims on appeal, arguing that (1) uncontained gasoline is not an “explosive” or “incendiary device” within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. §…
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