People v. Harris

Appellant, charged with armed robbery, 1 stood mute and was released on bond. On the date set for trial, he appeared with counsel who advised the Court that his client wished to enter a plea of guilty to the lesser included offense of larceny from the person. 2 Counsel told the Court that he had consulted with his client and that he had advised his client of his right to trial by jury or trial by the Court, and of the possible consequences of a plea of guilty.

The prosecuting attorney consented to the plea to the included offense, and the trial judge then interrogated one of the investigating…