Lewis v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

Lewis was convicted of robbery and sentenced to thirteen years in the penitentiary. Prior to arraignment, he was found to be indigent and the court appointed counsel to represent him at all stages of the trial in the court below. He pleaded not guilty. He is in this court with a free transcript and trial counsel was appointed to represent him on appeal.

There is no dispute as to the facts in this case. The case went to the jury on the evidence adduced by the state. Appellant did not testify and offered no evidence in his behalf.

Around 3:00 A.M. on September 24, 1974, the lone…