Legal Opinion
United States v. Jack Eugene Lampson
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided August 4, 1980No. 79-1387PublishedCited by 22 opinions
1Per curiam
Lampson appeals his criminal conviction for theft of mail under 18 U.S.C. § 1708. He raises objections concerning failure of proof, improper exclusion of evidence, insufficient evidence, and denial of the constitutional right to a speedy trial. We find no reversible error and affirm the conviction.
I. BACKGROUND
At approximately 4:45 A.M. on June 19, 1978, a Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs received a phone call stating that there was a burglary in progress at the Compton, Illinois Post Office. They called the sheriff’s office and then proceeded to the post office. They both heard pounding noises, and Mr.…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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3Cited by22 opinions
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