United States v. Chow Bing Kew

WIIG, District Judge.

Count one of a two-count indictment charges the defendant with a violation of 18 U.S.C.A. § 9111 in that he falsely *254represented himself to be a citizen without having been admitted to citizenship. The government's proof on this count consisted of an application for a California alcoholic beverage license filed January 18, 1952, signed by the defendant. In response to a question contained in the application, “Are you a citizen of the United States?” the word “Yes” had been typed. Defendant admits he is not a citizen of the United States. He has resided continuously in this…