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LIPAROTA v. UNITED STATES

No. 84-5108.

471 U.S. 419 (1985)

LIPAROTA v. UNITED STATES

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 13, 1985

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William T. Huyck, by appointment of the Court, 469 U.S. 1032, argued the cause and filed briefs for petitioner.

Charles A. Rothfeld argued the cause pro hac vice for the United States. With him on the brief were Solicitor General Lee, Assistant Attorney General Trott, and Deputy Solicitor General Claiborne.

JUSTICE BRENNAN delivered the opinion of the Court.

The federal statute governing food stamp fraud provides that "whoever knowingly uses, transfers, acquires, alters, or possesses coupons or authorization cards in any manner not authorized by [the statute] or the regulations" is subject to a fine and imprisonment. 78 Stat. 708, as amended, 7 U. S. C. § 2024(b)(1).1 The question presented is whether

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