Allen Benton v. United States

BAZELON, Circuit Judge.

Housebreaking and larceny charges in this indictment against appellant were dismissed before trial on the Government’s motion. But appellant was convicted on the remaining charge of possessing implements which “reasonably may be employed in the commission of any crime” under D.C.Code, § 22-3601 (Supp.1954). That section provides: '

“No person shall have in his possession in the District any instrument, tool, or other implement for . picking locks or pockets, or that is usually employed, or reasonably may be employed in the commission of any crime, if he is unable…