Clair M. Burke v. The United States of America

PER CURIAM,

Appellant was indicted under D.C. Code, § 22-903 (1951, Supp. IV) 1 on two counts; Count One charged wilful non-support of his destitute wife and Count Two charged wilful non-support of his five named minor children. While represented by counsel, appellant entered a plea of guilty and was sentenced to one year on each count. The sentences, which were to run consecutively, were suspended and appellant was placed on two years’ probation. Failure to comply with the terms of the probation led to revocation of the suspension and commitment under the sentences. This apPeal is from the…