Commonwealth v. Robertson

Opinion by

Hoffman, J.,

This is an appeal from the dismissal, without hearing, of a petition for post-conviction relief.

In December, 1962, William A. Robertson, and his codefendant, Donald Gary Anthony, were arrested and charged with larceny, receiving stolen goods and re lated charges. Both defendants, represented by the same court-appointed counsel, entered guilty pleas on all counts. Anthony’s plea, however, was later withdrawn upon a motion by counsel. The trial court then instructed the district attorney to enter a nol pros, as to Anthony.

On appeal petitioner contends that his trial and…