People v. Bauer

Arthur Bauer was convicted of the first degree murder of Mary Livingston and sentenced to life imprisonment. After being represented by appointed counsel at the trial, the defendant filed a late appeal in propria persona from the “sentencing.” This court, after due consideration of his application, permitted the late appeal and upon request appointed appellate counsel for the defendant.

Although, in the conclusion of the able brief filed in behalf of the defendant, the request is made only that this court reduce the degree of the offense (Pen. Code, § 1260; People v. Tubby, 34 Cal.2d 72, 79-80…