Sydney B. Kadwell v. United States

BROWNING, Circuit Judge.

Appellant appeared before the District Court on a charge of violating the Dyer Act, 18 U.S.C.A. § 2312. An attorney present in the courtroom was appointed to represent him. Counsel was given a copy of a proposed information and waiver of indictment, and he and appellant were “excused temporarily * * * to consult * * * about this matter.” Shortly thereafter 1 appellant appeared again before the coui’t, waived indictment, and tendered a plea of guilty. In response to the court’s questions, appellant disclaimed any promise, threat, or coercive influence, and stated that…