Polk v. Holland

Hawes, Justice.

Appellant is serving a life sentence imposed upon him after he pled "guilty” to a charge of rape. His application for a writ of habeas corpus was denied and he appealed. In this court he contends that he was deprived of his right to a fair and impartial trial in that the court passed sentence upon him without a trial and without his being aware that he had entered a plea of "guilty” and that the court did not explain to him his rights in the matter. He also contends that he was denied the benefit of effective representation by legal counsel. Held:

1. The evidence was in…