Curley v. United States

Curley, Fuller, and Smith, involved in a company holding defense-related contracts, were indicted for mail fraud and conspiracy after misrepresenting the company's finances and client base. Curley, the company's president who had client interactions, claimed he had no knowledge of the misrepresentations.

Whether a trial judge must grant a motion for a directed verdict of acquittal where no evidence exists on which a jury could reasonably find guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.