State v. Zacek

MASON, Justice.

Richard Steven Zacek appeals from judgment imposing sentence following his conviction on plea of guilty to the crime of murder as defined in section 690.2, The Code. He contends the court erred in accepting his guilty plea since it failed to make a proper inquiry into the voluntary character of the plea.

The day of defendant’s arrest in connection with the murder involved, the Cedar Rapids municipal court appointed two attorneys to represent him. Their appointment was confirmed and they were reappointed by the district court when defendant was arraigned. After psychiatric…