Reed v. Reincke

On February 7, 1963, the plaintiff was arrested under two bench warrants issued by the Superior Court pursuant to original informations filed by the state's attorney. One information, in two counts, charged the plaintiff with the crime of kidnapping in violation of General Statutes 53-27 and with the crime of rape in violation of General Statutes 53-238. The other information charged him with the crime of robbery with violence in violation of General Statutes 53-14. The prevailing Connecticut procedure was followed in conformity with General Statutes 54-43 so that the warrants were issued without facts supported by oath or affirmation from which the judge or court could independently determine that probable cause existed for their issuance. On February 8, 1963, the plaintiff was presented in the Superior Court and pleaded not guilty to all three counts. On February 14, 1963, he was again presented and, on that date, pleaded guilty to all three counts. On both appearances before the Superior Court he was represented by experienced counsel.