Bivens v. Commonwealth

CLAY, Commissioner.

This is a proceeding under RCr 11.42 on the ground appellant was denied his constitutional right to be adequately represented by counsel and participate in his own defense. He has been here before in a habeas corpus proceeding. Bivens v. Jones, Ky., 350 S.W.2d 165. The trial court denied his motion to vacate or reduce his sentence.

Appellant was tried on the charge of wilful murder in 1961. He was then represented by counsel employed by him. He originally pleaded not guilty, but during the course of the trial changed that plea to guilty. He was convicted and sentenced to…