Howard v. State

The appellant was indicted by a grand jury of Montgomery County for robbery. Upon arraignment, the appellant, through court appointed counsel, entered pleas of not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity. Counsel requested that the appellant be given a psychiatric examination and the appellant was subsequently sent to Bryce Hospital. At a later date, further information was requested on the mental condition of the appellant and he was returned to Bryce Hospital.

On August 5, 1976, the appellant was convicted and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary. Counsel was appointed to represent…