United States v. Arthur L. Johnson

This is an appeal from an Order of the District Court of New Jersey denying the appellant’s “Petition for Writ of Error Coram Nobis” which was treated as an application under Section 2255, Title 28, U.S.C.A., to vacate and set aside the sentence imposed following a plea of guilty on an indictment charging passing, possessing and uttering counterfeit money. The petition below was premised on the contention that the appellant was not advised of his right to counsel. The District Court found after hearing and consideration of the proceedings at the arraignment that the appellant “was fully…