United States v. Moritz Broker, and Pasquale Maisiello, John Maisiello, Henry Wegner, S. Brukirer and P.M. Transfer Co., Inc.

The jury found the appellant guilty on three counts: the first charging the introduction of watch movements into the United States by means of a false statement, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 542; the second charging the receipt and concealment of the watch movements after importation into the United States “contrary to law,” in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 545; and the third charging a conspiracy to commit the substantive crimes charged in the first two counts. Concurrent sentences were imposed; two years on Count 1 and five years each on Counts 2 and 3.

The appeal is principally based upon a…