Jimmie Lee Flores v. United States

JAMES ALGER FEE, Circuit Judge.

Flores was indicted in the District Court for the crime of knowingly and designedly, by false and fraudulent representations, statements and pretenses, obtaining money from another person, in violation of the statute of Hawaii. 1 He was tried by jury, convicted and sentenced. This appeal resulted.

The record shows that Jimmie Lee Flores was a lieutenant in the United States Army, detailed among other duties, to assist members of his regiment with legal problems. His duties, included giving such aid to enlisted men dealing with civilian agencies off the post.…