United States v. Saul J. Morris

OPINION

Defendant Saul J. Morris appeals from his judgment of conviction for misusing a United States Coast Guard certificate, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2197. The issue on appeal is whether Defendant’s misuse of a copy of an illegally obtained United States Coast Guard certificate of registry certifying Defendant as a marine physician assistant constitutes a violation of § 2197. We AFFIRM.

I

In January 1991, Defendant submitted an application to the United States Coast Guard (“USCG”) for a certificate of registry attesting to his qualifications as a marine physician assistant. Defendant was…