People v. Williams

This is an appeal from a judgment of conviction of the crime of violation of section 503, Vehicle Code.

In an information filed in Los Angeles County, the defendant was charged in counts I and II with burglary; in count III he was charged with the crime of violation of section 503, Vehicle Code, a felony, in that he did on September 22, 1958, in Los Angeles County, drive and take an automobile, then the property of William J. James, without the consent of, and with the intent to deprive the said owner; count IV charged the defendant with an escape from custody.

The public defender was appointed to represent the defendant, and on October 10, 1958, the defendant was arraigned in open court and the matter continued to October 17, 1958, for further proceedings. On October 17, 1958, the defendant, in open court with his counsel present, pleaded guilty to counts III and IV. A probation officer’s report was ordered and further proceedings and disposition of counts I and II were continued to November 7, 1958. On November 7, 1958, the defendant was in court with his counsel, and at such time his application for probation was denied, count IV was dismissed in the interests of justice, and…