United States v. Battles

OPINION OF THE COURT

CLAYTON, Chief Judge.

In this case defendant was tried to a jury on an indictment which charged him with the interstate transportation of a stolen automobile, knowing it to have been stolen.1 At the close of the government’s case defendant moved for judgment of acquittal. This motion was overruled and defendant rested his case, moving again for judgment of acquittal. This motion was also overruled and the jury found defendant guilty.

Defendant then renewed his motion for judgment of acquittal and moved alternatively for a new trial. This motion has been submitted on briefs…