Legal Opinion
United States v. William C. Smith
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided January 3, 1977No. 74-1433PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Per curiam
On December 10, 1973, a jury convicted Smith on five counts of fraud by mail (18 U.S.C.A. § 1341), two counts of fraud by wire (18 U.S.C.A. § 1343), and conspiracy to commit such offenses (18 U.S.C.A. § 371). He was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment but was released on bail pending appeal. His case on another indictment charging him with fraud by mail (18 U.S.C.A. § 1341) and conspiracy (18 U.S.C.A. § 371) was set for trial on May 14, 1974. He failed to appear, his bond was estreated, and he was declared a fugitive from justice.
On stipulation of counsel that Smith was a fugitive, an order…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Molinaro v. New JerseySupreme Court of the United States · 1970
- Estelle v. DorroughSupreme Court of the United States · 1975
- Smith v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1876
- Allen v. GeorgiaSupreme Court of the United States · 1897
- Eisler v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1949
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3Cited by12 opinions
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