Welch v. State

The motion for new trial discloses: “Defendant pleaded guilty to the charge of larceny of an automobile on April 11, 1940, which plea was accepted by the court, and a hearing then and there had. Sentence was deferred, upon the court’s recommendation of the ease to the probation office, until the probation office could make an investigation and report the findings of such investigation to the court. April 18, 1940, was set for the receipt of such report and for the passing of sentence. On April 18 defendant and counsel were present in court, but the probation office requested more time in…