State v. Vinson

HATHAWAY, Chief Judge.

This appeal in propria persona is from defendant’s conviction of escape from the Arizona State Prison, a felony. No useful purpose would be served in detailing the procedural chronology of events which transpired from March 21, 1966, the date of defendant’s first preliminary hearing, to November 28, 1967, the date of trial.

The defendant was represented by counsel at every stage of the proceedings. Upon request of defense counsel, he was afforded a second preliminary hearing. The record discloses several court-ordered continuances of arraignment, substitution of counsel,…