Martin

Claude Martin appeals from a judgment convicting him of two counts of first degree murder, nine counts of first degree robbery, and six counts of assault with intent to commit murder.

The record shows that defendant was charged with the above-mentioned offenses in two separate indictments. The two cases were consolidated in the trial court.

On January 27, 1970, a psychotherapist was appointed pursuant to Evidence Code, section 1017, to' examine defendant.

Thereafter, on April 3, 1970, defendant appeared with his counsel, Claude Perasso of the public defender’s office, and pleaded guilty to all the offenses with which he was charged.

On April 8, 1970, defendant was represented by another member of the public defender’s office, Walter Trefts, Jr. The court granted Trefts’ motion to appoint a psychiatrist to examine defendant under Evidence Code, sections 730 and 1017, and render a report to defense counsel only, regarding defendant’s mental and emotional condition.

On April 22, 1970, defendant again appeared with counsel Trefts, who moved to withdraw the pleas, of guilty. The court denied the motion.

On May 13, 1970, a hearing commenced on the issue of the degree of…