United States v. Roland E. Derosier, United States of America v. Alexander Yorkey Kreffka

McLAUGHLIN, Circuit Judge.

Appellants were convicted on November 12, 1954, under 18 U.S.C. § 2312, of *600knowledgeably transporting a stolen motor vehicle from Springfield, Missouri to McDonald, Pennsylvania. On February 3, 1955, acting pro se they made numerous motions which were considered by the trial judge as coming under 28 U.S.C. § 2255. These were heard on February 23, 1955. At that time the appellants were not in court, the judge deeming their presence unnecessary. By a written opinion and order, filed March 11, 1955, the motions were denied. It is from that order these appeals were taken.