People ex rel. Hunt v. McDonnell

By a writ of habeas corpus the relator challenges his present detention for trial on a charge of grand larceny in the first degree.

There is no dispute as to the facts. The relator was indicted for the crime of grand larceny in the first degree on two counts. On July 28, 1949, he was arraigned in the County Court of Kings County and pleaded not guilty. On September 8, 1949, he withdrew this plea and pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the first degree on the second count in the indictment. Thereafter the District Attorney filed an information charging relator with being a second felony offender…