United States v. George F. Cabral

McENTEE’, Circuit Judge.

After trial by jury appellant, George F. Cabral, was convicted on a one count indictment for possession of a firearm which was not identified by a serial number in violation of 26 U.S.C. § 5861 (i) (1970). On appeal he urges that this conviction may not stand because he was denied a speedy trial and also because of an alleged deficiency in the government’s proof. For the reasons set forth below, we find appellant’s contentions to be without merit and affirm the conviction.

In order to evaluate appellant's speedy trial claim the underlying facts must be set forth in some…