United States v. Ronald F. Fox

Appellant was tried before a jury on a three-count indictment charging second degree burglary,1 petit larceny 2 and engaging in a riot.3 Defense counsel’s motion for a judgment of acquittal on all charges was granted as to the riot count but denied as to the two remaining.4 The jury rendered verdicts finding appellant guilty of burglary but not guilty of larceny.5 Imposition of sentence was suspended, and appellant was placed on probation for five years.

Appellant's single contention here is that the Government failed to adduce evidence legally sufficient to prove the specific intent required…