People v. Smith

Defendant was indicted in a separate indictment containing two counts for murder, first degree, and on four other indictments each containing separate counts for sodomy, first degree, and assault, second degree.

On his arraignment September 23, 1957, he appeared with his attorney George A. Marcus, Esq., of Schenectady County and entered a plea of not guilty to all indictments and all counts therein. On September 25, 1957 an application was made to assign counsel. Defendant appeared and requested that Mr. Marcus continue to represent him. Accordingly, the application Avas granted, and Mr.…