United States v. Edward Brookins

COLEMAN, Circuit Judge:

Edward Brookins was indicted for and found guilty of violating 26 U.S.C. §§ 5179(a) and 5601(a) (possession of a still and distilling apparatus set up); 5173 and 5601(a) (carrying on the business of a distiller without bond); 5602 (carrying on the business of a distiller with intent to defraud the government of taxes); 5180 and 5681(e) (working at a distillery upon which no sign was placed and kept); and 5205(a) (2) and 5604(a) (possession of distilled spirits in containers which failed to bear the required internal revenue stamp). The case was tried to the District…