Williams v. State

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Murder, first degree; life.

The appellant was indicted by the Mobile County Grand Jury for the first degree murder of David Thomas. His request to be treated as a youthful offender was denied and, after arraignment, he was adjudged an indigent.

Counsel appointed for the appellant's defense at trial was also appointed as appellant counsel. Prior to trial, various motions were filed and ruled on, among them a motion to suppress any alleged inculpatory statements; a…