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CREIGHBAUM v. STATE

35 Wis.2d 17 (1967)

CREIGHBAUM, Plaintiff in error, v. STATE, Defendant in error.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

May 9, 1967.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the plaintiff in error there was a brief and oral argument by Robert H. Friebert, public defender.

For the defendant in error the cause was argued by Betty R. Brown, assistant attorney general, with whom on the brief were Bronson C. La Follette, attorney general. eral, and William A. Platz, assistant attorney general,

HANLEY, J.

Two issues are presented on this appeal:

1. Does the failure of the trial court to advise on the potential sentence compel a reversal as a matter of law?

2. Applying the totality of circumstances test, were the waiver of counsel and the pleas of guilty freely, voluntarily and understandingly made?

Defendant contends that the failure to advise him of the possible maximum penalty he might...

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