Meredith v. United States

This is an appeal from an order denying a motion to vacate sentence under 28 U.S.C. § 2255. Appellant was indicted with another for the crime of kidnapping in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1201. He voluntarily entered a plea of guilty to the charge contained in the indictment, being represented in court at the time by counsel of his own choosing and employment. The record of the proceedings had at the time, which is before us, shows that the District Judge not only made full inquiry as to whether the plea of guilty was knowingly and understandingly entered by appellant but also heard evidence and…