Linton v. Commonwealth

At the November term, 1948, of the Circuit Court of Norfolk county, Hazel Linton was indicted for perjury. She was an indigent person and the court appointed two capable members of the local bar as her counsel. (Secs. 19-167 and 19-214.1, Code, 1950.)

Upon her arraignment, on November 30, 1948, she pleaded guilty. The order of that day recites that the court “fully heard the evidence and argument of counsel”, but it also discloses that on motion of counsel for accused, imposition of any sentence was deferred and the case referred to the “probation officer of Norfolk county for a pre-sentence…