Order reversed and proceeding remitted to the Lewis County Court for a hearing.
Memorandum:
The records before us, including the record of conviction, do not reveal that defendant was ever informed of his rights to have counsel, as required by the mandatory provisions of sections 188 and 308 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. However, the "County Court Minutes," apparently written up by a stenographer, contain the statement "Defendant present with attorney...
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