United States v. Tommy Ray West

On May 4, 1972, Tommy Ray West was convicted of possessing and concealing counterfeit Federal Reserve notes and was sentenced to imprisonment for 24 months. Upon motion of his counsel, the District Court extended West’s existing appearance bond until May 15, 1972, at which time he was directed to report to the United States ' Marshal to commence serving his sentence. West did not appear as ordered on May 15. Subsequently, he was convicted of bail jumping in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 3150 and received a 24-month sentence which was to be served concurrently with the sentence imposed on May 4.

West…