United States v. Marie Moses, Alias Marie Kelly

HASTIE, Circuit Judge.

On December 16, 1952, an offense against the United States was committed by one Cooper when he sold narcotics to two federal agents in violation of Sections 2553(a) and 2554(a) of Title 26 United States Code. In connection with this transaction, appellant Marie Moses was indicted and, on four counts, convicted as a seller of the narcotics under Section 2 of Title 18 United States Code which provides that one who “aids, abets, counsels, commands, induces or procures” the commission of an offense against the United States is a principal. The central question on this appeal…