United States v. Leslie Levi Morris

HASTINGS, Circuit Judge.

The defendant was found guilty on three counts of an indictment charging violations of the federal narcotic laws. 1 The case was tried to the court without a jury.

At the conclusion of all the evidence in the trial the record shows the following colloquy:

“Well, the court is of the opinion that the Government has proved its case against this defendant beyond a reasonable doubt, and he is found guilty on those three counts, Counts 1, 2 and 8.

“Mr. Evins [Defendant’s counsel] : May I request the court to make a finding of facts there Judge?

“The Court: No, it is not required…