Luker v. State

Appellant was convicted of possessing cocaine and the jury declined to assess a fine. The Court sentenced him to fifteen years in the penitentiary. Prior to trial the Court determined that appellant was indigent and appointed counsel to represent him. At arraignment, in the presence of his attorney, appellant waived the reading of the indictment and pleaded not guilty. After sentence was imposed he gave notice of appeal and was furnished a free transcript. Trial counsel represents him on this appeal by court appointment.

The State's evidence was uncontradicted. Appellant did not testify nor…