John George Paschal v. United States

GEWIN, Circuit Judge.

John George Paschal was tried under a five count indictment for the alleged crime of passing five twenty-dollar bills in violation of 18 U.S.C.A. § 472. The jury returned a verdict of guilty on all five counts and the court sentenced the defendant to ten years imprisonment. His motion for a new trial was denied and he prosecutes this appeal in forma pauperis pursuant to the provisions of 28 U.S.C.A. § 1915.

The defendant, John George Paschal, a twenty-two year old man, was a resident of New Jersey and he was an automobile mechanic by occupation. He had held the rank of…