James N. Washington v. United States

This is an appeal from the conviction of appellant in the District Court on an indictment in three counts charging violation of the narcotic laws. 1 The appellant was found guilty on the three counts, and sentenced to imprisonment on each count of from eight months to two years, the said terms to run consecutively.. ,, , . , , . Appeliant, a layman, had counsel, ap- „ , pointed by the court at his trial. Counsel appointed in this court on appellant’s request withdrew because no substantial reason for reversal appeared. Appellant himself then briefed his appeal. He raises questions as to the…