Russell v. State

HARRIS, Presiding Judge.

Appellant was convicted of burglary in the first degree and the jury fixed his punishment at fifteen years in the penitentiary. Throughout the proceedings in the trial court he was represented by retained counsel and at arraignment pleaded not guilty. After sentence was imposed he gave notice of appeal. He was found to be indigent and he was furnished a free transcript. New counsel was appointed to represent him on this appeal.

The State presented ample evidence to make out a case of burglary in the first degree. Appellant did not testify but offered alibi testimony.

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