People v. Hodge

DRAPER, J. pro tem. *

Petitioner's application for writ of error coram nobis was denied by the trial court without hearing. Petitioner appeals. By his petition, appellant sought to withdraw his plea of guilty to the murder of Roy E. Kapphahn, and to set aside the judgment entered upon that plea.

Appellant’s plea of guilty was entered and judgment pronounced November 2, 1953. No appeal was taken. His present application was not filed until March 12, 1956. It is well settled that a petitioner in a coram nobis proceeding must allege facts showing diligence in discovering and presenting the facts…