Legal Opinion
Jerry Spencer Diamond v. United States
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Decided September 18, 1970No. 23865_1PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BARNES, Circuit Judge:
Petitioner Diamond was charged with two counts of violating the Mann Act. On a compromise plea, on the advice of his appointed counsel (an experienced criminal trial lawyer), he entered his plea of guilty to the second count. Count One was dismissed.
Diamond now appeals from the denial of his motion for relief under 28 U.S.C. § 2255. The grounds urged are: first, that his appointed counsel refused to contact witnesses and otherwise prepare a defense, and that his attorney (in collusion with the prosecution) made threats and promises which induced petitioner to plead…
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