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United States v. Dewey Lane Moore

United States. v. Dewey Lane Moore, No. 01-6001-CR-Dimitrouleas (S.D. Fla. 2001).

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In a case involving one of the largest groups of fakes ever blocked from auction, Dewey Lane Moore, the consignor, eventually pleaded guilty to mail fraud and the fake works were retained by the FBI . . .

Associated Legal Decision(s)

United States. v. Dewey Lane Moore, No. 01-6001-CR-Dimitrouleas, waiver of indictment and information (S.D.Fla. 2001)
United States. v. Dewey Lane Moore, No. 01-6001-CR-Dimitrouleas, sentencing (S.D.Fla. 2001).

Associated Statutes and/or Legislation

Crimes and Criminal Procedure, 18 U.S.C. § 1341, Frauds and swindles
Vesting of title in the United States, 41 C.F.R. §128–48.102–1

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