The People v. Donovan

John Donovan, twenty years of age, was indicted in the circuit court of Lee county for forging a $io-check. Upon his arraignment on January 8, 1941, he pleaded guilty and asked to be placed on probation. The request was denied and he was sentenced to the penitentiary. The judgment recites that he was duly admonished as to the consequence and effect of the plea and that he persisted therein. He was not represented by counsel. Five days later, counsel employed by his father filed a motion to set aside the judgment and for leave to withdraw the plea of guilty and enter a plea of not guilty. The…