Lem Pigg, Jr. v. United States

This appeal deals with “clashing interest of public order and individual rights.” Constitutionally considered, I think the former prevails.

Appellant was arrested by an officer of the Metropolitan Police Force of the City of St. Louis, Missouri, while committing a crime; i. e. he was in possession of asportative chattels — a wrapped, sealed box with the name “International Shoe Company” plainly visible to the eye. He was arrested and subsequently charged by Information with violating Title 18 U.S.C.A. § 659. At his trial thereon, substantial competent evidence was adduced to establish…