United States ex rel. Randall v. United States Marshal for Eastern Dist.

The appellant was indicted with others for possessing and transporting intoxicating liquors in violation of Sections 3 and 26 of the National Prohibition Act, 41 Stat. 308, 315, 27 U.S.C.A. §§ 12, 40. On April 6, 1931, after a trial and conviction, he was sentenced to imprisonment for a term of one year and eight months. On January 20, 1932, the Circuit Court of Appeals, 2 Cir., 54 F.2d 1085, affirmed the judgment of conviction and on its mandate an order was entered in the District Court. On February 2, 1932, the defendant failed to appear in the District Court as directed and his default…