State v. Tollefson

The record in this case discloses that the defendant, being accused, by the law enforce ment officers, of the crime of embezzlement, appeared in person and with counsel in the circuit court for Jackson county and stated in open court that he wished to plead guilty; that he waived indictment or presentment by the grand jury and requested the court to order the district attorney to file an information charging Mm with said crime. Thereupon the court informed defendant of his rights but the defendant still desired to waive such indictment and requested proceedings in accordance with said waiver.…