People v. Martin

Opinion

ROUSE, J.

Claude Martin appeals from a judgment convicting him of two counts of first degree murder, nine counts of first degree robbery, and six counts of assault with intent to commit murder.

The record shows that defendant was charged with the above-mentioned offenses in two separate indictments. The two cases were consolidated in the trial court.

On January 27, 1970, a psychotherapist was appointed pursuant to Evidence Code, section 1017, to' examine defendant.

Thereafter, on April 3, 1970, defendant appeared with his counsel, Claude Perasso of the public defender’s office, and pleaded…