People ex rel. Seavey v. Silberglitt

Upon the foregoing papers and the hearing and proceedings, this writ is sustained and the prisoner is discharged.

This matter was tried before Hon. Edward Chapman in the Magistrates’ Court, County of New York, 52 Chambers Street, New York City. The prisoner pleaded guilty on October 10, 1961, and on that date the court meted out the sentence. Prior to its imposition, colloquy ensued between one Joseph Mintz of the Department of Licenses of the City of New York and the court. Mr. Mintz informed the court that the prisoner had four previous convictions and that on September 26,1961 the prisoner…