Defendant, who pleaded guilty as a jury was about to be empaneled for his trial, contends that his plea was involuntary as he was threatened with a heavier sentence if he did not plead guilty. The District Attorney and the court each advised defendant that if he were to proceed to trial or seek an adjournment of the trial, the previously made offer of three years to life imprisonment would be withdrawn. Additionally, the court informed defendant that "if", during trial, he...
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