State v. Chase

WEBBER, Justice.

Appellant appeals his conviction of the crime of robbery. But one issue is properly raised. He seeks to raise other issues which, for reasons which will be made to appear, are not open to him on direct appeal, at least in the circumstances of the instant case.

Appellant, having been indicted for robbery and being indigent, requested in writing that the Court appoint Franklin F. Stearns, Jr., Esq., an able and experienced attorney to serve as his counsel. The requested appointment was made. Appellant subsequently filed with the Court the following document:

“STATE OF MAINE YORK,…