People v. Zunno

The following portions of the colloquy on arraignment between the court and the defendant are omitted in my Brother’s opinion:

“The Court: Are you pleading guilty of your own free will and volition?

“Respondent: Yes, sir.”

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“The Court: You gave yourself up?

“Respondent: Yes, sir.

“The Court: How old are you?

“Respondent: Twenty-four.

“The Court: Ever been in trouble before?

“Respondent: Yes, sir.

“The Court: What kind of trouble?

“Respondent: New York. I like to stand mute to all prior convictions.. “The Court: Well, you are not being tried for the other convictions. The only thing I am talking…