State v. Lewis

In this case the defendant was charged in an information with rape unspecified as to degree. I agree with the majority that this was proper under the circumstances. The defendant later decided to withdraw his plea of not guilty and the following transpired:

“THE COURT: Case number 52821, State of Arizona versus Hargie Lee Lewis.

"MR. GERST: The State is ready, Your Honor.

“MR. FRANCONE: Defense is ready, Your Honor.

“THE COURT: Mr. Lewis, come forward. Your name is Hargie Lee Lewis? You are Mr. Lewis?

“DEFENDANT LEWIS: Yes.

“THE COURT: Mr. Lewis, you have been charged by the State with the crime of…