People v. Hill

Defendant was convicted upon his plea of guilty to an indictment charging attempt to murder, aggravated assault and aggravated battery. He was granted probation upon such plea, and he now appeals from an order of the trial court denying his motion for leave to withdraw the plea of guilty.

Upon arraignment defendant pleaded not guilty. The trial of the case commenced on July 13,1965, the jury was sworn, the defendant being represented by counsel of his own choice. Upon resumption of the trial on July 14th, defendant, through counsel, asked leave to withdraw his plea of not guilty and to enter a…