ALFORD V. UNITED STATES
282 U.S. 687 (1931)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was an appeal from a mail fraud conviction.
FACTS: Alford (D) was charged with several violations of mail fraud under 18 U.S.C.
Section 338. During trial, a former employee of D was called as a witness. Damaging
testimony was elicited and D on cross-examination wanted to show that the witness was
currently in the custody of the federal authorities. That opportunity was denied. D was
convicted and appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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