Deutsch v. Commissioner

How later courts describe this case

• "The scope of permissible impeachment of a witness in a criminal trial generally is committed to the sound discretion of the trial court."
• the “law is settled that breach of a plea bargain requires permitting the defendant to plead anew or demand specific performance”
• “[Evidence of mere presence or association is insufficient to support a conviction for conspiracy.”
• where plea agreement failed to authorize restitution, court without power to order an award
• sand and gravel preparation plant is a “mine” within the meaning of the Act
• “a plea bargain severely limits the discretion of a sentencing judge”