Newman v. United States

382 F.2d 479 (D.C.Cir. 1967)

Facts

Newman (D) and Anderson (D1) were indicted for housebreaking and petty larceny. D1 made a deal to plead guilty to misdemeanor petty larceny and attempted housebreaking. The United States Attorney declined to consent to the same plea for D. D was convicted and appealed based on due process and equal protection.