People v. Williams

THE COURT.

On May 9, 1958, the district attorney of Los Angeles County filed an information wherein defendant was accused of the crime of murder (Pen. Code, § 187), in that on or about November 20, 1955, he feloniously killed Ralph Burgess. On May 12, 1958, defendant was arraigned in the superior court, and on his motion, the cause was continued to May 14, “to allow defendant time to obtain counsel. ’ ’ On the last named date the matter was again continued on motion of defendant, to May 16, “to allow defendant’s counsel to be present,” at which time defendant again appeared without counsel,…