People v. Ferrer

*316Upon examination of the transcript of the plea proceedings, we find no support for- defendant’s contention that his plea was not knowingly and voluntarily entered because he did not speak English. We note, for example, that when asked to specify what property he had stolen, defendant replied "a watch and a chain.” The minutes further reflect that defendant, who was represented by counsel throughout the plea proceedings, responded affirmatively when asked whether he understood that he was waiving certain rights, including the right to a jury trial, to have his lawyer cross-examine witnesses,…