Hudson v. United States, 272 U.S. 451 (1926)

Hudson v. United States


No. 307


Argued October 21, 1926
Decided November 22, 1926
272 U.S. 451

CERTIORARI TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT

Syllabus

After accepting a plea of nolo contendere to an indictment charging an offense punishable by imprisonment, or fine, or both, a federal court may impose a prison sentence. P. 451.

9 F.2d 825 affirmed.

Certiorari (271 U.S. 652) to a judgment of the circuit court of appeals affirming sentences of imprisonment imposed, on pleas of nolo contendere, in a prosecution for conspiracy to use, and for using, the mails to defraud.