United States v. Lawrence Janiec, in No. 71-2149. Appeal of Samuel Laytham, in No. 71-2027

OPINION OF THE COURT

MAX ROSENN, Circuit Judge.

This case raises squarely the long standing and often debated issue of disclosure of presentence investigation reports to a defendant, his attorney and the attorney for the Government.

Appellants, Janiee and Laytham were indicted on two counts: bank robbery and putting lives in jeopardy during that robbery by use of a dangerous weapon in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2113(a) and (d). After plea negotiations, they pled guilty to one count, and the remaining count was dismissed on motion of the Government.

Appellants were sentenced on July 30, 1971, in the…