People v. MacE

Defendant pleaded guilty to an information charging him with the forgery of a $35 check. He was sentenced to the penitentiary for not less than 8 nor more than 14 years. He appeals.

Defendant contends that he was not advised of his right to be indicted; did not knowingly consent to prosecution by information; was not sufficiently advised as to his rights before entering the guilty plea; that the court should not have asked the defendant about previous convictions and previous life on the hearing in mitigation and aggravation, and that the sentence is too severe.

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