Hughey v. State

Littlejohn, Justice:

In two separate indictments the appellant, Charles J. Hughey, was charged (1) with larceny and receiving stolen goods (a Chevrolet from a Claude Metts), and (2) with armed robbery, larceny, assault with intent to kill (upon and from Highway Patrolman Sullivan) and with carrying a pistol unlawfully.

On April 15, 1969 appellant appeared in court with his two appointed lawyers and entered pleas of guilty to (1) larceny of the Metts Chevrolet and (2) armed robbery of Patrolman Sullivan. Judge James B. Morrison accepted these pleas and sentenced Hughey to five years for grand…