State v. Walley

On February 21, 1968, the defendant was indicted for the crime of assault and battery by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury. ORS 163.255. This statute provides a maximum penalty of five years. On March 5, he appeared with counsel for arraignment. Counsel asked for a week’s postponement, which was allowed. On March 12, 1968, he entered a plea of not guilty. On April 16, 1968, he withdrew his plea of not guilty and entered a plea of guilty. He was represented by the same counsel at each of his appearances. A presentence investigation was then ordered, with the consent and at…