Wehrheim v. State

OPINION

By the Court,

Mowbray, L:

Appellant was arrested and charged with possession of narcotics. During the trial his counsel stipulated to the fact that the arresting officers had probable cause when they made their arrest. His chosen theory of defense was to cast doubts upon the chain of the evidence and to raise a reasonable doubt as to the defendant’s knowledge that the substance was narcotic in nature. Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to the state prison.

Present counsel was appointed to take an appeal from the guilty verdict. Notice of appeal was filed. Thereafter, counsel filed a…