Glen L. May v. United States
Opinion
Opinion
Stephens, J.
May was informed against in District Court in three counts under Title 18 U.S.C., Chapter 25 (counterfeiting and forgery), specifically under Section 474.
Count I alleged that May, on or about February 9, 1955, unlawfully had “control, custody and possession, of photographic negatives bearing the likeness of a genuine [$10.00] Federal Reserve Note * * * together with miscellaneous equipment, with intent to use such photographic negatives and other equipment in counterfeiting said Federal Reserve Notes.” Title 18 U.S.C. § 474 .
Count II alleged that May, at Tacoma, Washington, during the period beginning September 1, 1954, and ending February 9, 1955, “with intent to defraud, did falsely make and counterfeit currency of the United States, to-wit: * * * counterfeit [$10.00] Federal Reserve Notes. * * * ”
Count III alleged that May, on or about February 8, 1955, at Tacoma, Washington, passed counterfeit currency and a $10 Federal Reserve Note.
May pleaded guilty to all three counts and on the eighth day of March, 1955, was sentenced to imprisonment for five years on each count, running consecutively.