People v. Pygott

Defendant appeals front an order committing him to the custody of the Director of Public Safety as a sexually dangerous person. We summarize the proceedings complained of.

On November 4, 1963, defendant was arraigned on an information charging- the taking of indecent liberties with a minor child. A copy of an alleged confession was served on him and the Public Defender appointed to represent him. So that they might confer, the arraignment was continued. At the continued hearing, six weeks later, December 23, indictment was waived, and through his counsel, defendant proffered a plea of guilty.…