State v. Roderman

On October 1, 1920, an indictment was filed in the Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, charging appellant and five other men with having, on August 21, 1920, at the city of St. Louis aforesaid, feloniously robbed one Herman J. Hinsman of $4056.10. On October 7, 1920, the various defendants were arraigned and each pleaded not guilty. On November 11, 1920, they were each granted a severance. On December 7, 1920, appellant withdrew his plea of not guilty, and entered a plea of guilty. On February 4, 1921, he withdrew his plea of guilty and entered a second plea of not guilty. He was tried…