Katz v. United States

DENISON, Circ. J.:

Katz was convicted of violating Sec. 4 of the U. S. Act of Oct. 29, 1919, penalizing interstate transportation of stolen automobiles. Katz and another were charged that at Cleveland they received and concealed an automobile stolen at Erie, Pa., and transported to that city, which had been moving as a part of interstate commerce, the accused knowing the same to have been stolen, and transported in interstate commerce. The Court of Appeals 'held:

1. The defense claimed that in order to justify a conviction of Katz, the prosecution must prove that he knew the auto had been…