People v. Marx

By this motion, counsel, assigned to an indigent defendant charged with murder in the first degree, seek allowances for their professional services performed and personal and incidental expenses incurred in the' discharge of their duties. (Code Crim. Pro., § 308.) They have been diligent in the defendant’s interests and have rendered him substantial and effective services before, during and subsequent to his trial. In accordance with the recommendation of the jury, (which found him guilty of felony murder) defendant has been sentenced to life imprisonment. For their professional services,…