People v. Sweeney

By this writ of error plaintiff in error, Eugene Sweeney, appearing pro se, seeks to reverse a judgment of the circuit court of Williamson County entered on his plea of guilty of the crime of armed robbery and sentencing him to the penitentiary for a term of one year to life. The cause is here on the common-law record.

From the record it appears that plaintiff in error was indicted on February 20, 1936, for robbery with a gun, committed against one Harry Lannon on January 12, 1936. His bail was fixed at $1000; however, there is no showing that he furnished it or that he was given his release.…