Collins v. State

This is an appeal from a proceeding under K. S. A. 60-1507 in which the district court summarily denied the appellant’s motion.

The appellant entered a plea of guilty to the crime of grand larceny under K. S. A. 21-533 (since repealed, K. S. A. 1971 Supp. 21-3701) and was sentenced to not more than five years in the penitentiary under the provisions of that statute. He was given credit for some time spent in jail. He was represented by experienced counsel.

The appellant raises two issues on appeal. First, he complains he was not advised by either the court or his counsel of his right to appeal.…