Liparota v. United States

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1985-05-13

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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…

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