State v. Armstead

Facts of Case

Defendant pleaded guilty to the crime of robbery. At the time set for sentencing, oral motions were made on defendant’s behalf by his retained counsel. The motions sought withdrawal of the guilty plea, substitution of other counsel and a continuance.

The trial court thereupon proceeded to hold a hearing as to the factual basis for the defense motions. At the conclusion of such hearing, the court denied the motions, pronounced judgment and sentenced the defendant Armstead to a penal institution. The case is here on appeal from the denial of defendant’s motions with defendant being…