Waddle v. Commonwealth

WILLIAMS, Judge.

Appellant filed a motion under RCr 11.42 in the Pulaski Circuit Court to vacate judgment on a conviction for grand larceny and being an habitual criminal. Hearing was had, the motion was overruled, and this appeal is taken from that ruling.

On June 6, 1963, appellant’s case was called for trial in the Pulaski Circuit Court and Fritz Krueger was appointed counsel. After consultation and with advice of counsel, appellant pleaded guilty and the jury returned a verdict of life imprisonment. Appellant filed motion for a new trial, whereupon the court suspended any action on the…