PEOPLE v. BURNETT


60 A.D.2d 722 (1977)

The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Leonard Burnett, Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

December 29, 1977


Upon this appeal defendant contends, among other things; that his plea of guilty was induced by duress and coercion and was involuntarily made; that he was denied effective assistance of counsel, and that he was denied his right to a speedy trial. Under the circumstances of this case, it appears that a hearing should be held on these issues.

Determination withheld, and matter remitted to the Rensselaer County Court for further proceedings not inconsistent...

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