Document: 354 U.S. 521 77 S.Ct. 1371 1 L.Ed.2d 1529 Charles Leo FARLEY, Petitioner,v.UNITED STATES of America. No. Misc. 686. Decided June 24, 1957. PER CURIAM. The petition for writ certiorari is granted, as the motion leave to proceed in forma pauperis. 2 Petitioner was convicted bank robbery United States District Court Eastern New York and sentenced 20 years' imprisonment. Under 28 U.S.C. § 1915, U.S.C.A. he applied appeal Petitioner, who assisted by court-appointed counsel preparing his application, contended that evidence insufficient justify conviction trial court had committed reversible error permitting Attorney ask him irrelevant prejudicial questions about another criminal offense. requested make available a transcript record so could substantiate claimed errors. In reply filed an affidavit asserting sufficient sustain petitioner's conviction. However, did not directly controvert claim prosecuting attorney been allowed inject matter into trial. Counsel petitioner then answer supporting allegation 3 refused request denied application pauperis on ground 'not taken good faith' because it 'frivolous without merit' '(t)he amply supported verdict.' asked Appeals permission but indicating errors were substance. Cir., 242 F.2d 338. And see 238 575. 4 As things now stand conflicting affidavits have introduced concerning contention at If allegations made are correct seems quite clear us cannot be characterized frivolous. Before can accurately evaluated, however, ascertain if they do any merit should furnished with unless agree statement relevant facts or some other means devised minutes petitioner—so has opportunity point out their significance appraised dependable record. Cf. Johnson v. States, 352 565, 550, 593. our judgment yet afforded adequate show frivolous enable review properly Court's certification bad faith. Accordingly below must vacated case remanded further proceedings inconsistent this opinion. 5 It ordered. 6 Mr. Justice CLARK HARLAN dissent.

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