Baker v. State

Appellant was convicted of possessing heroin as charged in the indictment. The Court fixed his punishment at seven years imprisonment in the penitentiary. Prior to arraignment he was found to be indigent and counsel was appointed to represent him during arraignment and the trial. He pleaded not guilty. After conviction he was furnished a free transcript and trial counsel was appointed to represent him on appeal.

Appellant raises two issues on this appeal in which he contends he is entitled to a reversal, (1) that appellant's person was searched without probable cause and without a search…