177 So. 2d 922 | Ala. Ct. App. | 1964
This is an appeal by an indigent inmate of Kilby Prison. It is taken from a judgment denying coram nobis.
Adams was indicted for larceny and receiving: he changed his plea to guilty after the State rested. A detective had related Adam's confession. He was put on probation. On being again indicted, revocation led him to prison.
He now complains that Mapp v. Ohio,
Hard cases make bad law and case hardened petitioners sometimes make good pleas. Vide Gideon v. Wainwright,
However, a plea of guilty in open court obviates any consideration of whether or not Mapp is Janus-like.
The judgment below is due to be
Affirmed. *665