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United States of America Ex Rel. Edward C. Behm v. Harry E. Russell, Superintendent State Correctional Institution, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
371 F.2d 1016
3rd Cir.
1967
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OPINION OF THE COURT

PER CURIAM.

The appellant, a state prisoner, has appealed from the denial of his petition for habeas corpus. His principal contention is that he pleaded guilty without the constitutionally essential benefit of counsel. With adequate justification in the record, the disputed factual issues concerning the appointment and conduct of counsel have been decided against the appellant. Accordingly, the collateral attack upon his conviction fails.

The court notes with disapproval the failure of counsel for the appellee to file a brief and an appendix which might have facilitated our consideration of this appeal.

The judgment will be affirmed.

Case Details

Case Name: United States of America Ex Rel. Edward C. Behm v. Harry E. Russell, Superintendent State Correctional Institution, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Date Published: Feb 20, 1967
Citation: 371 F.2d 1016
Docket Number: 16011_1
Court Abbreviation: 3rd Cir.
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