Gatlin v. State

Appellant was convicted of manslaughter in that he was guilty of culpable negligence in the operation of his automobile in such manner that the car was wrecked and caused the death of Fannie Mae Barnes who was riding therein with him.

1. His first contention is that the trial court erred in not allowing him sufficient time in which to prepare his case for trial. He was indicted on January 14, 1953, and was arrested on the same day. He was arraigned on the following day and entered a plea of not guilty; his case was called for the following Monday, January 19th, and he stated to the court that…