Richardson v. Williard

On December 23,1963, plaintiff Richardson entered a plea of guilty to a District Attorney’s information that charged him with larceny in a store. He also waived grand jury indictment. He was then represented by counsel. He was sentenced to 5 years in the Correctional Institution.

Richardson now brings this post conviction proceeding claiming that he failed to appeal the judgment because of ignorance of his right to appeal and to have court appointed counsel to represent him on appeal. The trial court in the instant proceeding sustained a demurrer to the complaint. Plaintiff appeals. The claim…