United States v. Gregory Wayne Cluchette

KILKENNY, Circuit Judge:

Cluchette appeals his jury conviction on two counts of violating 18 U.S.C. § 472 [possession of counterfeit bills with intent to defraud]. Count One charging a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 473 [attempt to transfer $300.00 in counterfeit money] was dismissed. We affirm.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Considered in the light most favorable to the appellee, the evidence may be summarized as follows: On July 19, 1971, as Jon Clark was opening his tavern, appellant approached Clark and offered to sell him counterfeit money. After a brief conversation, in which appellant suggested that Clark…