United States v. Sehon Chinn

WATKINS, District Judge.

In May of 1944, Sehon Chinn was convicted upon five indictments charging violation of Selective Training and Service Act of 1940, 50 U.S.C.A.Appendix, § 301 et seq., theft of mail, robbing a post office inspector, and attempt to escape. He was represented by counsel and pleaded guilty to all charges. On May 18, 1944 he was sentenced to serve a total of 16 years on all charges. He is presently at Alcatraz.

While at Alcatraz he has made various pleas to this court for reduction of sentence. After such requests were denied, he filed a motion to vacate sentence upon…