The People v. Bernovich

Plaintiff in error was indicted for the crime of murder at the March term, 1935, in the circuit court of Peoria County. He thereafter pleaded guilty and was sentenced to serve 150 years in the penitentiary. He has sued out this writ of error to review the record of his conviction. The only error assigned is an alleged failure of the court to advise him of his right to counsel, or to inquire of him whether he was able to employ counsel, or to appoint any counsel to represent him.

At the outset we are met with the contention of the People that the issue is res judicata by virtue of our decision…