People v. Gonzalez

This appeal from dismissal of a post-conviction petition by the circuit court of Cook County came directly to this court immediately prior to the effective date of the new constitution (43 Ill.2d R. 651) and was retained by us for disposition.

Job David Gonzalez was indicted in 1961 on separate charges of murder, armed robbery and assault with intent to murder, each indictment involving different episodes and individuals. On May 28, 1962, while represented by counsel, he entered pleas of guilty to the three indictments and was sentenced, following a hearing in aggravation and mitigation, to…