United States v. Edward Byron Hale

Three indictments were returned against the appellant, Edward Byron Hale, charging him in 20 counts with wilful misapplication of bank funds and securities in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 656 and making false bank entries in violation of § 1005. Following a jury trial he was found guilty on 10 counts and sentenced to imprisonment for 45 months and fined $4,000 under each count. Terms of imprisonment under § 1005 and § 656 were made concurrent 1 so that Hale was sentenced to a total of 15 years imprisonment and fined $40,000. This court affirmed Hale’s conviction on appeal 2 and denied petitions…