OPINION BY MR. CHIEF JUSTICE BELL, March 18, 1971:
On February 7, 1957, appellant was adjudged guilty of murder in the first degree and sentenced to life imprisonment. At his trial, he was represented by counsel.
Appellant contended in his P.C.H.A. petition that he was not informed of his right to appeal. At the hearing, appellant's attorney testified as follows: "Q. Did you advise him of his right to appeal? A. He himself — well, I mentioned to him...
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