People v. Richardson

Defendant, Robert Dan Richardson, appeals from his conviction of a plea of guilty on 2 felony charges; first, unarmed robbery 1 and, second, assault with intent to commit unarmed robbery. 2

Defendant, then only 18 years old, was sentenced •to a term of 5 to 15 years.

The relevant portion of the circuit court arraignment at which defendant appeared without counsel follows. The court stated:

“Now you heard me .explain to these other men that you men are charged here with an offense for .which you could go to prison. ■ You have a right to a trial either before the court or before the court and a…