Altobella v. People

The nature of the alleged errors attributed to the trial court makes necessary a detailed chronology of the proceedings below.

On October 19, 1961, an information was filed in the District Court of Jefferson County charging defendants William D. Gottfried and Donald E. Altobella with burglary, larceny and conspiracy to commit burglary. On October 30, 1961, both defendants entered pleas of not guilty to all charges.

Trial was set for May 8, 1962. On that date defendants’ counsel of record moved to withdraw as counsel for defendant Altobella, who had been released from custody on bail, for the…