United States ex rel. Mills v. Ragen

CAMPBELL, District Judge.

On October 18, 1935 the relator was indicted by the Cook County Grand Jury for a burglary allegedly committed on October 12,1935. By reason of the relator’s previous record, the indictment contained an habitual count. On October 21, 1935, the Criminal Court of Cook County appointed the Public Defender to represent the relator. On October 23, 1935 the relator was arraigned and pleaded not guilty. On October 25, the relator secured a continuance of the trial- to October 31, 1935.

On the latter date, the cause came on for trial before the Criminal Court of Cook County.…