Andrew Mawson v. United States

In this case petitioner sought, through substitutions and amendments, various forms of relief following a three-year sentence imposed upon a plea of guilty. A hearing was had before a magistrate, who filed a comprehensive report, which was confirmed by the district court. The court held that he was entitled to no relief. It is clear, however, upon the facts found by the magistrate, corroborated by supplementary facts asserted by both sides in connection with the appeal, which we accept to the extent that they are in agreement, 1 that petitioner is entitled to relief.

The sentencing in this…