Bernard Cyril Meaton v. United States

The appellant was charged by a five-count indictment with a mail fraud offense. On October 12, 1962, he entered a plea of not guilty. On December 10, 1962, the case was ready for trial with a number of witnesses present pursuant to subpoena. The appellant, with counsel and upon advice of counsel, entered a plea of guilty. He was questioned by the court in order to determine whether the plea was voluntary. A postal inspector related the facts as shown by the investigation of the Post Office Department. The appellant stated that he would accept the statement.

Two days later the court was…