People v. Bartholomew

Defendant, Kenneth Bartholomew, pleaded guilty in the Circuit Court of Fulton County to the charge of theft and was sentenced to a term of from 3 to 7 years in the penitentiary.

On November 22, 1971, defendant was arraigned and was duly advised of his constitutional rights including his right of legal representation all of which rights he waived. Defendant persisted in his plea of guilty and on this appeal it is conceded that all of the requirements preceding the court’s acceptance of his plea of guilty were duly and satisfactorily complied with. After the acceptance of his plea of guilty…