MOORE, Circuit Judge:
Appellee Jean Nebbia was indicted on January 5, 1966 for conspiring to import large quantities of narcotic drugs (some 95 kilograms seized — allegedly the largest seizure of heroin ever made in the United States). Bail of $100,000 was directed by the Commissioner on December 20, 1965. Motions for reduction of bail were made and denied. In a sworn petition for reduction, Nebbia stated (December 29, 1965): "I do not have sufficient cash...
Let's get started
Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.