People v. Williams

The People appeal from an order setting aside an information charging the defendant with the crime of burglary alleged to have been committed on September 23, 1953, on the ground that he was not legally committed by the magistrate in that counsel was not appointed to represent him at the preliminary examination.

The appeal is based on an agreed statement of facts. Defendant was duly arraigned in the justice court and was informed of his constitutional rights under section 858 of the Penal Code, which included his right to the aid of counsel in every stage of the proceedings. He did not then…