Grace v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

Appellant was convicted for the unlawful possession of marihuana not for his personal use. Prior to arraignment it was determined that appellant was indigent and the Court appointed counsel to represent him at arraignment and trial. He pleaded not guilty. The trial court sentenced him to twelve years imprisonment in the penitentiary and assessed a fine against him in the sum of $2,000.00. He gave notice of appeal and sentence was suspended pending appeal. He was furnished a free transcript, and trial counsel was appointed to represent him on appeal.

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