United States v. Paul W. Ladd

BOWNES, Circuit Judge.

Paul W. Ladd, the defendant, was convicted by a jury on both counts of an indictment for counterfeiting crimes. Count one charged Ladd with possession of counterfeit currency, 18 U.S.C. § 472; 1 count two charged Ladd with receipt of counterfeit currency, 18 U.S.C. § 473. 2 Ladd appeals his convictions on several grounds. 3 For the reasons set forth below, we affirm on count one and reverse on count two.

I. FACTS

“Our review of the facts is made in the light most favorable to the government and drawing all reasonable inferences in its favor.” Un ited States v. Foley, 871…