Charles Edward Sanders v. United States

Charles Edward Sanders appeals from a district court order denying his motion, made under 28 U.S.C.A. § 2255, to set aside and vacate a judgment of conviction and sentence on a charge of bank robbery. 18 U.S.C.A. § 2113(a). The principal point urged on appeal is that the district court erred in failing to grant appellant a hearing before acting upon his motion.

On January 19, 1959, Sanders was brought before the district court, charged with a violation of 18 U.S.C.A. § 2113(a). The charged was explained to defendant and he was told that it constituted a felony for which he could be fined or…