United States v. Knetzer

PLATT, District Judge.

Robert L. Knetzer was found guilty of concealing assets from his trustee in bankruptcy in violation of Title 18 U.S.C.A. § 152. He was sentenced to five years imprisonment, $5,000 fine, and to pay costs. The court in accordance with Rule 46(a) (2), Fed.Rules Crim.Proc., 18 U.S.C.A., admitted Mr. Knetzer to bail, requiring an appearance bond which also included a provision for the payment of fine and costs. Rule 38(a) (3), Fed. Rules Crim.Proc. While Mr. Knetzer was on bail and the appeal was pending he died. The United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, issued a…