Harold L. Mock v. The United States of America

Appellant sought vacation of a 20-year sentence for bank robbery, under Title 28 U.S.C. § 2255, on grounds of insanity. The District Judge without hearing denied the motion on the basis of the files and records.

The records referred to included transcripts of the hearing on arraignment and the hearing on sentence. At the latter appellant was represented by experienced counsel. The District Judge conducted a careful examination of appellant and his counsel as to the truth and voluntary character of the plea of guilty.

The transcript of this hearing also indicates, however, that appellant…