Barnes v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of possessing marijuana for personal use only and the jury assessed a fine of $1,000.00 against her. As additional punishment the Court sentenced her to a term of six months in the Covington County Jail. At arraignment with retained counsel present she pleaded not guilty. After conviction and sentence she gave notice of appeal. She was found to be indigent and was furnished a free transcript. Trial counsel was appointed to represent her on appeal.

Deputy Sheriff George Szpek first testified for the State. He testified that on December 7, 1975, he went to…