Crockett v. Johnston

This is an appeal from an order denying a writ of habeas corpus. Appellant’s petition for the writ alleged that he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a term in prison by a United States District Court. He did not appeal. The petition also alleged that petitioner without knowledge of his rights attempted to withdraw his plea of guilty and was arbitrarily refused the right, although the motion to withdraw was made the day after the plea.

Attached to the petition and made a part of it is a transcript of what transpired at the time appellant was sentenced. The appellant was there represented by…