Washington v. State

Petitioner was convicted in a court trial of aggravated robbery, rape and burglary and was sentenced to a total of 40 years imprisonment in the Arkansas Department of Correction. We affirmed, Washington v. State, not designated for publication (October 17, 1977). Petitioner now seeks a copy of this trial transcript so he can perfect “an, pro-se, appeal.”

The motion for a transcript is denied. Petitioner has failed to demonstrate that he is entitled to a transcript at public expense. “The mere fact of indigency does not demonstrate entitlement to free transcripts upon request for the purpose of…