People v. Simpson

Defendant was convicted of the crimes of robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. Upon his arraignment he was without counsel and the public defender was appointed by the court to act for him and pleas of not guilty were entered. The trial was set for December 8, 1938. The record discloses that on December 6, 1938, defendant was before the court with Deputy Public Defender Neeley and the following took place: “Mr. Neeley: In this case, if the Court please, because of a difference between counsel and the defendant as to how the matter should be tried, I feel that this is a proper case for us…