United States v. Paul Edward Simon

Defendant was convicted by a jury of importing marihuana and hashish contrary to law in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 176a, and of importing amphetamines and barbiturates contrary to law in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 545. He was sentenced to five years on the section 176a charge and two years on the section 545 charge, the sentences to run concurrently.

Defendant’s contention that section 176a violates his privilege against self-incrimination is without merit. United States v. Scott, 425 F.2d 55 (9th Cir. March 6, 1970) (in banc); Witt v. United States, 413 F.2d 303 (9th Cir. 1969).

Defendant also…