STIVELY, J., April 23, 1981.
In considering this petition to withdraw a guilty plea after a homicide degree-of-guilt hearing but prior to sentence, the court finds that the following principles apply:
"Although there is no absolute right to withdraw a guilty plea, properly received by the trial court, it is clear that a request made before sentencing . . . should be liberally allowed."
Thus, in determining whether to grant a pre-sentence...
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