Price v. United States

Opinion summary

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The case involved the interpretation of federal statutes concerning the transportation and sale of stolen vehicles across state lines. The defendant, Price, was charged under the Dyer Act for transporting a stolen vehicle from Missouri to Illinois. He contended that he did not know the car was stolen when he transported it. The Supreme Court had to determine whether knowledge that a vehicle is stolen is an essential element of the crime under this statute. Ultimately, the Court held that such knowledge is indeed necessary for conviction under these circumstances, aligning with principles requiring mens rea or criminal intent as part of many offenses.