People v. Spencer

On September 11, 1968, defendant Baymond Spencer plead guilty to assault with intent to rob and steal being armed. Before accepting the plea, the trial court thoroughly questioned the defendant and his appointed counsel. The counsel stated, inter alia, the following:

“I have also advised Mr. Spencer that the charge of assault with intent to rob while being armed also carries a maximum penalty of life, but also, there is the possibility of probation, wherein robbery armed there is no probation. I have explained the difference to him and explained the elements of each and we have discussed the…