Rayford Lavaughn Thompson v. United States

BREWSTER, District Judge:

This appeal is from a two count conviction, with the first count charging interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle from California to Florida on or about January 31, 1961, in violation of 18 U.S.C.A. § 2312, and the second count, the sale of such stolen vehicle in Florida on or about January 31, 1961, while it was still moving in interstate commerce, in violation of 18 U.S.C.A. § 2313.

The same automobile was involved in each count, and it was described in the indictment as being “a 1960 Chevrolet two-door coupe, Identification Number 01837 L 123003, the property…