Bailey v. United States

ALSCHULER, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff in error Bailey was indicted and convicted for having in his possession narcotic drugs, contrary to *127the"provisions of the Harrison Anti-Narcotic Act (Comp. St. §§ 6287g-6287q), and sentenced to two years and two months in the penitentiary.

From the brief and argument it may be gathered that reversal is sought on the ground that there is no evidence to support the verdict; that on his trial he was not properly defended; that the penalty imposed violates the Eighth Amendment, as being cruel and unusual; and that after the verdict and before fixing the penalty…