People v. Smith

Appeal from a judgment of the County Court of Schuyler County, rendered January 3, 1974, convicting defendant on his plea of guilty of grand larceny in the third degree. Defendant was indicted for the crime of grand larceny in the third degree. He subsequently pleaded guilty to the indictment and was sentenced to an indeterminate term of imprisonment of not more than four years. This appeal ensued. Defendant raises three issues, urging reversal. He contends that he was denied due process because of inadequate representation by counsel; that he was not afforded his right to speak as required…