People v. Rozzell

Memorandum. Defendant pleaded guilty to robbery, third degree, on October 1, 1963, after some preliminary discussion with the Judge as to his guilt or innocence. He was represented by counsel. Immediately after the plea, the Judge questioned defendant on the record at some length as to his participation in the crime, which defendant admitted. Prior to imposition of sentence on December 16, 1963, defendant moved to withdraw his plea of guilty on the ground he was not guilty. His counsel did not join in the motion and seems not to have favored it.

The Judge directed a hearing on this motion in…