Gerald D. Peterson v. United States

MATTHES, Circuit Judge.

Gerald D. Peterson was found guilty as charged by an indictment of entering the Sturgeon State Bank, Sturgeon, Mo., on or about October 1, 1967, with intent to commit a felony in the bank, that is, larceny of money and property, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2113(a). From the ensuing judgment of conviction entered on June 21, 1968, the appellant has appealed. 1

Appellant was represented in the district court by a retained lawyer experienced in the trial of criminal eases. After denial of post-trial motions, appellant’s application for permission to appeal in forma pauperis…