Frankel v. United States

SIMONS, Circuit Judge.

The appellant was indicted with others for conspiracy to violate the alcohol tax laws. His original plea of not guilty was subsequently withdrawn, and on June 24, 1941, he was brought into court for sentence on his plea of guilty. While his case had previously been referred to the probation office for report, it does not appear that any report was received. During a somewhat extended oral examination the colloquy set forth in the margin1 took place between the court and the defendant, and at its close the court indicated a fine of $1,500 with the grant of 30 days for its…