Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit November 22, 1971, 71-1937 (Eugene v. Ross v. Louie L. Wainwright, Director, Division of Corrections, State of Florida)

CLARK, Circuit Judge:

Eugene V. Ross was seventeen years old when he was charged with rape by the State of Florida. He initially entered a plea of not guilty but upon advice of his court-appointed counsel, he changed his plea in open court to guilty. Upon conviction on this plea, he was sentenced to life imprisonment.