Darmody v. State

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Statement on the Appeal

Staton, J.

John James Darmody had been charged with kidnapping. He stood before the trial court without his attorney being present as the prosecutor filed a second charge of assault and battery with intent to kill. The prosecutor had a note in his file from Darmody’s attorney that indicated a guilty plea would be entered. The record is silent as to any advice received from or conferences with Darmody’s attorney which relate to a plea of guilty being entered on the second affidavit. John James Darmody entered his plea of guilty to assault and battery with intent to kill.…