John Edward Merrill v. United States

ESTES, District Judge.

John Edward Merrill, Appellant, hereinafter called defendant, was convicted in a trial by jury on both counts of a two-count information. Count One charged interstate transportation of a motor vehicle knowing the same to be stolen, in violation of 18 U.S.C.A. § 2312; Count Two charged interstate transportation of a thing (Shell credit card) used in falsely making and forging a security, in violation of 18 U.S.C.A. § 2314.

Defendant’s motion to dismiss Count Two for failure to state an offense against the United States, his motions for judgment of acquittal at the…