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UNITED STATES v. ROBINSON

No. 71-1144.

448 F.2d 715 (1971)

UNITED STATES of America, Appellee, v. Ronald ROBINSON, a/k/a LeRonald Loper, Appellant.

United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit.

September 17, 1971.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert A. Hampe, St. Louis, Mo., filed brief for appellant.

Daniel Bartlett, Jr., U. S. Atty., and Robert B. Schneider, Asst. U. S. Atty., St. Louis, Mo., filed brief for appellee.

Before VAN OOSTERHOUT, HEANEY and ROSS, Circuit Judges.

PER CURIAM.

The defendant was convicted of possessing a sawed-off shotgun in violation of the National Firearms Act, 26 U.S.C. § 5861(d). He was sentenced to five years in the custody of the United States Attorney General.

The defendant contends that the Act is unconstitutional because it violates his due process rights by eliminating the requirement of specific intent and because it violates his right against self-incrimination. He also contends that...

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