People v. Howard

FINLEY, J. pro tem. *

Appeal from the judgment of conviction on three counts of grand theft, based upon obtaining money by deceit and false pretenses, and from the order revoking probation.

Reversal is sought on the ground that appellant was not advised of his right to counsel and to remain silent prior to the making of admissions which were introduced into evidence at his trial.

Appellant was charged by information and pleaded not guilty to three counts of grand theft in violation of Penal Code, section 487. He was tried before a jury which, on January 12, 1959, returned a verdict of guilty on…