United States v. William Tazwell East

Following trial to a jury, appellant was convicted on both counts of a two count indictment, each count charging a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 . He was sen tenced to the custody of the Attorney General for a term of two years on each count, the sentences to run concurrently. Execution of the sentences, as to imprisonment, was suspended and the appellant was placed on probation for a term of two years under specified terms and conditions.

Appellant was, and for a number of years had been, a civilian employee of the United States Air Force whose permanent duty station was Mayville, North Dakota. In early October, 1966, his permanent duty station was changed to Conrad, Montana. This change necessitated the transportation of appellant, his family and his household goods from Mayville to Great Falls, Montana. Appellant accomplished this transfer between October 17 and October 25, 1966. Expenses to be incurred by appellant in accomplishing this change of duty station were reimbursable under United States Air Force Joint Travel Regulations.

In March 1967, appellant submitted a travel voucher to the Accounting and Finance Branch of the Air Force at Great Falls, Montana, in which he…