Document: 377 U.S. 266 84 S.Ct. 1252 12 L.Ed.2d 290 Gerson NAGELBERGv.UNITED STATES. No. 785. Decided May 25, 1964. Irwin Klein, for petitioner. Solicitor General Cox, Assistant Attorney Miller, Beatrice Rosenberg and Robert G. Maysack, the United States. PER CURIAM. 1 On April 11, 1962, petitioner pleaded not guilty to federal narcotics charges; thereafter, on July 18, he was permitted withdraw this plea plead guilty; in November when case came sentencing, moved his because of facts circumstances which had changed since time plea, including petitioner's extensive cooperation with Government. The Government acquiesced motion, but district judge denied it, holding that no power permit withdrawal such grounds. court sentenced minimum statutory term imprisonment Court Appeals affirmed conviction, 2 Cir., 323 F.2d 936. now says it consented motion 'planned dismiss pending indictment against substitute lesser charges.' admits purpose expressly stated 'it may be misled.' In these circumstances, we believe has discretion plea. See Kercheval v. States, 274 220, 224, 47 582, 583, 71 L.Ed. 1009 (1927). Accordingly, grant petition certiorari, vacate judgment remand District further proceedings conformity opinion.

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