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DUKES v. WARDEN

No. 71-5172.

406 U.S. 250 (1972)

DUKES v. WARDEN, CONNECTICUT STATE PRISON.

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided May 15, 1972.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James A. Wade argued the cause and filed briefs for petitioner.

John D. LaBelle argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.

MR. JUSTICE BRENNAN delivered the opinion of the Court.

On May 16, 1967, petitioner, on advice of counsel, pleaded guilty in the Superior Court of Hartford County, Connecticut, to charges of narcotics violation and larceny of goods. On June 16, 1967, before being sentenced, he informed the court that he had retained new counsel and desired to withdraw his plea and stand trial. The court refused to permit him to withdraw his plea and sentenced him to a term of five...

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