People v. Lennox
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment and certain orders of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtMyrick, J.
The defendant was accused by information of the crime of murder. He was arraigned and pleaded not guilty, and the cause was set for trial. On the day set, September 4, 1884, the defendant by his counsel moved the court for leave to withdraw his plea of not guilty, and offered to plead nolo contendere. The motion was objected to by the district attorney, and was denied by the court. The defendant then asked leave to withdraw his plea of not guilty, which motion *114was granted; The defendant then pleaded guilty. Thereupon the court proceeded to hear evidence for the purpose of fixing the degree of…
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