Loy Lavator Baker v. United States

GODBOLD, Circuit Judge:

On March 19, 1963, two men, one of whom was armed with a .22 caliber pistol, robbed the Minden Bank and Trust Company in Sarepta, Louisiana. After capture they pleaded guilty. Each was given a ten year sentence. Appellant was arrested with them and twice has been found guilty and sentenced to fifteen years for aiding and abetting the robbery. 1 Appellant’s second conviction is before us on this appeal. 2

The case against appellant is based on the testimony of the two co-conspirators, who told the following story. They robbed the bank, but appellant was the brains behind…