United States v. Harry Lee Battle

Fourth Circuit

United States v. Harry Lee Battle

459 F.2d 64, 1972 U.S. App. LEXIS 9951

CourtCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

DecidedApril 21, 1972

Docket72-1028

StatusPublished

Cited by2 cases

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United States v. Harry Lee Battle, 459 F.2d 64, 1972 U.S. App. LEXIS 9951 (4th Cir. 1972).

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Opinion

PER CURIAM:

Harry Lee Battle, a federal prisoner, appeals his conviction of conveying a dangerous weapon from place to place in a federal institution in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1792.

The sole issue on appeal is whether the evidence was sufficient to support Battle’s conviction. Intent to convey a weapon may be inferred from either direct or circumstantial evidence. United States v. Roche, 443 F.2d 98 (10th Cir. 1971). The direct proof was sufficient to infer that Battle intended to convey the weapon.

Accordingly, we dispense with oral argument and affirm the judgment of the district court.

Affirmed.

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