Clark v. State

Elsijane T. Roy, Justice.

Appellant Roger Clark was convicted on two counts of selling a controlled substance. The jury fixed his punishment at ten years in the State penitentiary and a fine of $5,000 on each count. It is from this conviction and sentence that appellant appeals.

On appeal, appellant first contends the court abused its discretion in denying his motion for a continuance. At arraignment on September 15, 1975, the case was set for trial on December 8, 1975. On October 17, 1975, appellant requested a continuance, stating:

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