United States v. James E. Johnson

I concur in the result reached in this case. In addition, I feel that the pre-sentence commitment procedure utilized by the trial judge merits some comment.

Appellant contends that following the conclusion of his trial the district court ordered that he be committed to the custody of the Attorney General for observation and study, and that pursuant to such order he was removed from the courtroom without an opportunity to notify his family and incarcerated incommunicado for a period of approximately ninety days.

Section 4208(b) of Title 18, U.S.C. provides:

“(b) If the court desires more detailed…