People v. Wadkins

This is an appeal from an order denying appellant's motion to set aside a plea of guilty and from the judgment entered pursuant thereto. For the reasons set forth below that order must be reversed.

On August 20, 1963, an information was filed, charging defendant with forgery of an endorsement (Pen. Code, § 470). On the 22d defendant appeared in Department Southwest B (Judge Miller), the public defender was appointed, defendant was arraigned, pleaded not guilty, and trial was set for October 7,1963. Defendant was released on bail. On October 7 defendant again appeared before Judge Miller and,…