Williams v. Smith

CURTIN, Chief Judge.

Petitioner Joseph A. Williams was originally arraigned on the charge of criminal possession of a dangerous drug in the fourth degree (former section 220.15 of the New York State Penal Law), a class D felony, in Supreme Court, Erie County, on May 4, 1973. He was represented at the arraignment by William Sims, Esq. On June 6, 1973, Julio Garcia, Esq., was assigned to represent petitioner on the pending drug charge. Plea negotiations ensued. On June 22, 1973, petitioner appeared with his counsel in Supreme Court before the Honorable Frederick M. Marshall to withdraw his…