People v. Jones

Defendant was represented by retained counsel when he pleaded guilty to breaking and entering a business place with intent to commit larcency on October 22, 1964. * The plea was accepted and the case was adjourned for sen/ fencing. The court explained: “We’ll call Mr. Kralick [the defendant’s counsel] and have him come also and at that time we’ll discuss the matter [of sentencing] and decide what should be done.”

Defendant was sentenced December 2, 1964. After an unrecorded conference in chambers the court said: “It’s my understanding that Mr. Kralick is no longer your attorney. Is that…