People v. Vester

On July 16, 1942, defendant was arrested under a warrant charging him with the crime of rape and assault with intent to commit the crime of rape. He was arraigned and entered ,a plea of guilty. On July 18, 1942, he was given a sentence of life imprisonment.

On November 18, 1942, defendant filed' a motion to set aside and vacate the sentence and for a new trial. This.motion is supported by and based upon two affidavits. The affidavit of defendant alleges that from the time of his arrest until the time of his arraignment he was kept in close confinement and had no opportunity to obtain legal…