Dainard v. Johnston

STEPHENS, Circuit Judge.

William Dainard, while being held a prisoner in the federal penitentiary at Alcatraz, California, by Warden Johnston, petitioned the district court for the issuance of the writ of habeas corpus. The writ was issued. After a hearing thereon by the court, it was discharged, and Dainard was remanded to the custody of the warden. Dainard appeals.

It is appellant’s contention that he was insane when arraigned, when he entered his plea of guilty to the charge pending against him, and also when he was sentenced. He further claims that he did not understand the court’s…