UNITED STATES v. COATES

Crim. No. 992-56.

199 F.Supp. 500 (1961)

UNITED STATES v. William H. COATES.

United States District Court District of Columbia.

October 31, 1961.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Motion filed by defendant pro se.


McLAUGHLIN, District Judge.

In March, 1957 the Defendant, William H. Coates, pleaded guilty to a violation of the narcotic laws, Title 21 U.S.C.A. § 174, and subsequently received a sentence of from 3 to 12 years. At that time the Court inquired as to whether the Defendant was pleading guilty "because he was guilty and for no other reason". The Defendant, who was represented by counsel, replied in the affirmative.

In March, 1960 a Motion by the Defendant...

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