The PEOPLE v. Richardson

Defendant, Gary K. Richardson, 18-years-of-age, was arrested following a police chase at about 1 :oo A.M., June 21, 1968. Five charges were placed against him and he appeared before a magistrate at 2 :oo P.M. that day, pleaded guilty to the consolidated charges and was sentenced to 30 days on each offense to be served concurrently. Thereafter, defendant engaged counsel, filed a motion for “new trial” which was denied and he now brings direct appeal alleging violation of certain constitutional rights.

The records in these cases disclose that defendant was charged with theft (of a county road…