United States v. Owen B. Nerren, United States of America v. Edward L. Nerren

Edward and Owen Nerren were brothers. Both pleaded guilty to income tax evasion and were each sentenced to three years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine, with all but six months of the prison sentence to be suspended. Since the Nerren brothers were business partners, the trial judge stayed Owen’s incarceration until Edward was released from custody. Such a staggered prison term would allow one of the brothers to be present to guide business and family matters at all times. Additionally, the district judge stayed Edward Nerren’s reporting date for 90 days to allow planting and harvesting of the…