The People v. Peters

This is a writ of error sued out by Paul Peters, plaintiff in error, to review the judgment of the circuit court of Kane county. The case is here on the common-law record, only. Plaintiff in error was indicted by the grand jury of Kane county, charged with the crime of murder. On November 26, 1943, he appeared in court in person, attended by his attorney. He first entered a plea of not guilty. Upon his motion, he was granted leave to withdraw the plea of not guilty and entered a plea of guilty. The record shows that he was admonished as to the effect and consequences of his plea, but…