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

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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

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. 272 U. S. 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.