United States v. Molkenbur

BRIGHT, Circuit Judge.

Robert Molkenbur and Ernest Toler were indicted for unlawful possession of merchandise valued at more than $100.-00 stolen from an interstate shipment in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 659. The jury convicted both defendants, and only Molkenbur appeals.

He contends that the trial court erred in permitting the prosecution to introduce, over objection, a carton containing one-hundred-forty-two packaged men’s sport shirts and packing slips. Appellant contends the police seized these items without a warrant in violation of his Fourth Amendment rights. The trial court, Chief Judge…