United States v. Ralph M. Crow

KOELSCH, Circuit Judge:

Crow urges but two grounds for reversal of his conviction:

*7621. That the information does not charge a crime,1

2. That the evidence is insufficient to establish guilt.

Neither has merit.

1. The use of a “bare bones” information — that is one employing the statutory language alone — is quite common and entirely permissible so long as the statute sets forth fully, directly and clearly all essential elements of the crime to be punished. United States v. Matthews, 572 F.2d 208 (9th Cir.1978).

Here, the information tracked the language of the pertinent regulation CFR 101-20.305;…