UNITED STATES V. DUFFY
454 F.2d 809 (5th Cir. 1972)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was an appeal from a conviction for transporting a stolen auto
across state lines. Duffy (D) sought review of an order, which convicted him of transporting
a motor vehicle in interstate commerce from Florida to California, knowing it to have been
stolen, in violation of 18 U.S.C.S. 2312.
FACTS: Duffy (D) was employed in an auto dealership in Florida. A car was taken in trade
on a new car. The car was taken to the body shop where D worked and both D and the car
disappeared. The car was eventually found in California and the unlucky 'owner' testified
that he had received the vehicle from D. During trial, the defense stipulated to the
authenticity of the fingerprints found on the car. D attempted to prove that he worked on
the car but had not stolen it and had hitchhiked to California. A local police officer and
F.B.I. agent then testified that the trunk of the stolen car contained two suitcases and
found inside one of the suitcases was a white shirt with the laundry mark of DUF. D objected
and asked that the government produce the shirt. D was overruled and was convicted. D
appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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