United States v. Barnow
Supreme Court of the United States
ERROR TO THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA. The facts which involve the construction of § 32 of the Criminal Code and the validity , of an indictment thereunder and the extent of the jurisdiction, of this court under the Criminal Appeals Act, are stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Pitney
This casé is brought here under the Criminal Appeals Act (c. 2564, 34 Stat. 1246), to review a judgment of the District Court (221 Ped. Rep. 140), sustaining a demurrer to an indictment founded upon § 32 of the Criminal Code of March 4, 1909 (c. 321, 35 Stat. 1088, 1095). By that section these offenses are prohibited:(1) With intent to defraud either the United States or any person, the falsely assuming or pretending to be an officer or employé acting under the authority of the United States, or any department, or any officer of the Government thereof, and taking upon oneself to act as…
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