State v. Cochran

The question for decision in this case is whether the trial court erred in overruling appellant's motion to set aside the judgment and sentence imposed and for leave to withdraw his plea of guilty. Appellant was charged by indictment in the Circuit Court of Jackson County with embezzlement of $2,500 from the Women's Christian Association of Kansas City. He was arraigned and he pleaded not guilty on March 9, 1931.

After seven continuances and resettings of the case, appellant on October 26, 1931, withdrew his plea of not guilty and entered a plea of guilty. The trial court deferred sentence…