United States v. Lowrey

FOLLMER, District Judge.

The defendant was convicted of transporting a car from Greensburg, Pennsylvania, to Wheeling, West Virginia, knowing the same to have been stolen. He now, appearing pro se, moves for a new trial on a number of grounds which may be briefly stated as follows:

1. The trial judge did on September 9, 1947, “express his opinion; on a petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus; Said Writ was granted in favor of the petitioner.”

2. Double jeopardy.

3. Did not have counsel of his own choosing.

4. Counsel did not have time to prepare case.

5. Government witnesses were prejudiced and gave…