United States v. Richard D. Waskow and Rosalie A. Waskow

The United States brought Richard D. and Rosalie A. Waskow (husband and wife) to trial on a three-count indictment charging unlawful activity in firearms. Count I charged that both Mr. and Mrs. Waskow knowingly engaged in the business of dealing in firearms without a license, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(1) and § '924(a). Count II charged that on or about April 23, 1974, Mrs. Waskow, without a license, wilfully and knowingly sold a Savage .30-06 rifle to one Henry Shrodes, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(5) and § 924(a). Count III charged that on May 14, 1974, Mr. Waskow made a…