Delaney

Llewellen Delaney was accused by information of three offenses of forgery of sales drafts, by which he defrauded Mickey Chung, Bernard’s of California, E. C. Morgan and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association of $73.73; defrauded Ben Martin, Tuxedo Center, Morgan and the bank of $91.81, and defrauded Trojan Camera and the bank of $40.62. It was alleged that Delaney had served a term in prison following conviction of forging and passing United States obligation, a felony, a term following conviction of forgery and a term following conviction of issuing check without sufficient funds. The prior convictions were admitted by defendant.

In a jury trial in which he was represented by counsel defendant was convicted of the three offenses charged, his motion for a new trial was denied, probation was denied and sentence to state prison was imposed.

By his trial counsel defendant appealed from the judgment and the order denying his motion for a new trial. Upon application of defendant’s attorney, additional time in which to file a brief was granted; upon the failure of the attorney to file a brief, and after due notice given him, the appeal was dismissed. Upon the…