Crockett

This is an appeal from an order denying a writ of habeas corpus. Appellant’s petition for the writ alleged that he pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a term in prison by a United States District Court. He did not appeal. The petition also alleged that petitioner without knowledge of his rights attempted to withdraw his plea of guilty and was arbitrarily refused the right, although the motion to withdraw was made the day after the plea.

Attached to the petition and made a part of it is a transcript of what transpired at the time appellant was sentenced. The appellant was there represented by counsel. The transcript shows:

“The Court: Well, you have pleaded guilty to this charge. Do you want to withdraw your plea?

“Defendant Crockett: Well, could it stand as it is for á couple of more days?

“The Court: Why? * * *

“(No answer by the Defendant Crockett).

“The Court: Defendant Crockett, you are sentenced to Serve a term of twenty-. five years in such Federal penitentiary as may be designated by the Attorney-General.”

The record therefore shows that neither Crockett nor his counsel answered either the judge’s question whether Crockett wanted to withdraw his plea or why he…