People v. Duell

The appellant was indicted in Monroe County for violation of subdivision 5 of section 70 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, as a felony, it being charged that he had previously been convicted of operating a motor vehicle while in an intoxicated condition. The defendant was arraigned upon the indictment in the County Court of Monroe County on December 2, 1954. He asked for counsel and adjournment was taken to December 7, 1954, at which time appellant pleaded not guilty. The matter was then adjourned to December 9,1954, at which time appellant withdrew his plea of not guilty, after conferring with…