United States v. Joseph J. Shapiro

This is an appeal from the District Court’s order revoking defendant-appellant’s probation and imposing a sentence of six months imprisonment.

Appellant Shapiro is the former co-owner of the Tasty Cookie Company, holding the positions of president and sales manager. His partner Yandell O’Koon was secretary-treasurer and production manager. After charges of violating the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. § 331(a) & (k) (1970), were filed in an information both men pled guilty to four counts involved in those charges and nolo contendere to one count. Each defendant was fined three hundred…