United States v. Edward Eugene Charlton, United States of America v. Roger Lee Edwards

McCREE, Circuit Judge.

This appeal is from a conviction for the illegal possession of 11 gallons of distilled spirits in nontax-stamped containers 1 and for possession of property (a vehicle) intended for use in violation of the alcohol tax laws. 2

Two questions are raised on appeal. First, it is contended that the district court erred in overruling appellants’ motion for judgment of acquittal on the ground that the government failed to prove venue. Second, it is contended that the district court erred in overruling appellants’ motion to set aside the sentences imposed on the second count of…