People v. Weathers

OPINION OF THE COURT

Robert P. Kennedy, J.

Defendant, indicted on February 27, 1976 for the crimes of robbery in the first degree, burglary in the second degree and grand larceny in the third degree, was convicted after trial held in his absence and was sentenced thereon. On appeal {People v Weathers, 94 AD2d 964) that court found that defendant had not knowingly and voluntarily waived his presence at the trial, reversed the conviction and granted a new trial.

Defendant now, with the consent of the District Attorney, wishes to enter a plea of guilty to the crime of attempted burglary in the…