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359 U.S. 19 79 Supreme Court Reporter 560 3 United States Reports Lawyer’s Edition 2d Series KF101.8 U54 597 Nathaniel HARRIS, Petitioner,v.UNITED STATES of America. Number 11. Argued Jan. 13, 14, 1959. Decided March 2, Rehearing Denied April 20, See 976, 873. Mr. Sidney M. Glazer, Berkeley, Mo., for petitioner. John L. Murphy, Washington, D.C., respondent. Justice CLARK delivered the opinion Court. 1 In this narcotics case a two-count indictment charged petitioner with (1) purchase 224 grains heroin from an unstamped package, in violation 26 Code KF62 § 4704(a), Annotated KF65 U5 4704(a);1 and (2) receiving concealing same drug knowing it to have been unlawfully imported, 21 174, 174.2 The Government introduced into evidence itself, testimony that had possession it. On each count relied, proof elements offense, on statutory presumptions provided by Congress. While took stand, his defense was alibi there therefore total absence any explanation him prohibited drug. Upon being found guilty jury, instruction heroin, explanation, might support conviction charges view separate presumptions, wrs sentenced consecutive sentences five years' imprisonment $1 fine count. Attack is made not only validity instructions but also sentences. Appeals affirmed, 8 Cir., 1957, 248 Federal Reporter, 2nd 196. importance question enforcement narcotic laws, we granted certiorari. 1958, 357 935, 78 1380, 2 1549. We agree Appeals. This disposition requires neither detail facts which may be Appeals, supra, nor court's instructions, now complains.3 Congress 1919 buying narcotics, except or original stamped offense4 punishable more than $2,000 years.5 Act specifically 'the appropriate tax-paid stamps * shall prima facie section person whose found.'6 Long before, February 9, 1909, imported should likewise offense. once defendant trial 'is shown have, had, (the drug) such deemed sufficient authorize unless explain satisfaction jury.'7 Petitioner does challenge power adopt these statutes, he attack separateness offenses created, distinct punishments provided, therein authorized. But says where are coupled single act cumulative permissible ones here imposed must fall under doctrine Blockburger versus States, 1932, 284 299, 52 180, 76 L.Ed. 306. think not. 4 As see it, Gore 386, 1280, 1405, controls here. There, were upheld three counts charging sale pursuant written order form; purchase, distribution package; (3) transportation concealment illegally narcotics. derived one transaction, as It will noted two present fact proved direct possession, rather sale. reasoned 'three violations created at different times,' indicated clear continuing purpose its part 'of dealing strictly with, seeking throttle legal devices, traffic Both unfolding substantive provisions law scale punishments, has manifested attitude lenity severity toward laws.' page 391, 1284, supra.8 no significant differences between cases. without upon based. Resort establish other those assessed. Here drug, resort charged. 5 insists offense brings within rule Blockburger, supra. However, completely overlooks 'acts transactions' respective statutes cannot equated alone. Let us analyze offenses. Under first indictment, prosecution prove package. ultimate facts, prosecutor put presumption 4704(a) then effect establishing, facie, case, itself evidence, thus jury could determine whether stamped. Similarly, second count, obligated facts: received concealed; contrary law; knew unlawful importation. After putting aided 174 violation—entirely different, noted, count—were present. 6 Thus, violation, distinguished offered distinctly statutes. Instead limiting alibi, could, offering tending controvert earned acquittal either still other. Furthermore, take advantage necessary evidence; whereas well defendant's possession. follows, even if test applicable, 7 considered contentions raised them merit. judgment Affirmed. 9 Chief WARREN concurs result. 10 BLACK DOUGLAS, dissent. Section Internal Revenue 1954, provides follows: 'It sell, dispense, distribute drugs package taxpaid subsection found.' 7237 7237, time maximum penalty, offenders, years. 2(c) Narcotic Drugs Import Export Act, 35 Statutes-at-Large 614, amended November 1951, 65 767, pertinent 'Whoever receives, conceals, manner facilitates transportation, concealment, after brought in, law, fined imprisoned less 'Whenever subdivision explains jury.' objection charge trial. Fed.Rules Crim.Proc. 30, 18 40 1131. 38 789. 614. Although enacted subsequent conviction, wipe out 201 Control 1956, 70 572, (1952 ed., Supp. V) 1402, wholly outlawing heroin.

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