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March 28, 1940
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
In Helena, Montana, a defendant accused of selling liquor to Indians pleaded guilty before Judge James H. Baldwin, who refused the plea, appointed counsel, postponed the trial, and questioned the legality of the vehicle search to uphold constitutional rights.
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'Innocent' Even When He Pleaded 'Guilty'
(By Associated Press)
HELENA, Mont., Mar. 28.-A defendant charged with selling liquor to Indians learned something about American law when he appeared before Judge James H. Baldwin in Federal District Court and pleaded guilty.
The judge, after talking to him, declined to accept the plea. Instead he postponed the trial and appointed an attorney to defend the man. Under the United States Constitution, said the judge, the defendant was entitled to legal counsel. There was a question whether his car, alleged to contain whisky, was searched legally.
(By Associated Press)
HELENA, Mont., Mar. 28.-A defendant charged with selling liquor to Indians learned something about American law when he appeared before Judge James H. Baldwin in Federal District Court and pleaded guilty.
The judge, after talking to him, declined to accept the plea. Instead he postponed the trial and appointed an attorney to defend the man. Under the United States Constitution, said the judge, the defendant was entitled to legal counsel. There was a question whether his car, alleged to contain whisky, was searched legally.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Selling Liquor To Indians
Guilty Plea
Constitutional Rights
Illegal Search
Federal Court
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge James H. Baldwin
Defendant
Where did it happen?
Helena, Mont.
Story Details
Key Persons
Judge James H. Baldwin
Defendant
Location
Helena, Mont.
Event Date
Mar. 28
Story Details
A defendant charged with selling liquor to Indians pleads guilty in Federal District Court, but Judge James H. Baldwin refuses the plea, appoints an attorney, postpones the trial, citing the defendant's constitutional right to counsel and questioning the legality of the search of his car containing whisky.