James A. McCoy v. United States

FAHY, Circuit Judge:

Appellant had pled not guilty to a charge of violating D.C. Code § 22-2204, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding five years, or both. At the conclusion of the Government’s case in chief a plea to the lesser offense of taking property without right, carrying a maximum sentence of six months or a fine of $100.00, or both, D.C. Code § 22-1211, was discussed. Defend*307ant was advised by the court of this maximum sentence and that the time he had spent in jail would be considered; but he was also advised by…