Neal v. State

Jordan, Presiding Judge.

The defendant appeals from a judgment and sentence for assault with intent to rape. Held:

1. Under the facts as disclosed by the record and transcript in the present case, and in the absence of a clear showing of an abuse of discretion, this court will not interfere with the action of the trial court in refusing to grant a continuance and in requiring counsel to proceed with the trial of the case. Counsel was appointed on December 13, 1967, and the trial was conducted on January 11, 1968, one day’s delay having been allowed upon call of the case for trial. Counsel in…