Legal Opinion
United States v. Saldana
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided December 20, 1974No. 74-2740PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Per curiam
Appellant, Jesus Saldana, Jr., pled guilty to possessing with intent to distribute 64 pounds of marijuana in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1). In this appeal he seeks reversal of - his conviction alleging he was not informed of the consequences of his plea, he was denied his right to a speedy trial, and he had ineffective counsel. A review of the record reveals these allegations to be without merit.
Appellant was arrested on February 28, 1973, indicted on April 17, 1973, arraigned and pled guilty on May 20, 1974, and sentenced on July 21, 1974. At the time of his arraignment and plea,…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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