United States v. Edwin Pierce

WALLACE, Circuit Judge:

Pierce failed to comply with a condition of probation requiring him to reveal certain financial information. Probation was re*738voked and Pierce appeals, contending that the condition was violative of the Fifth Amendment and thus invalid. We affirm.

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In 1965 the Internal Revenue Service assessed a $248,429.80 wagering excise tax against Pierce. In response, Pierce entered into a scheme to avoid payment. He opened numerous stock brokerage accounts and then bought and sold stock, channeling the payments and receipts through a number of different bank accounts. The result was…