Goodman v. State

AFTER REMANDMENT

Appellant was convicted for unlawfully possessing narcotic drugs. He was sentenced to eight years imprisonment in the penitentiary. He was represented by retained counsel and at arraignment pleaded not guilty. After sentence was imposed he gave notice of appeal and trial counsel represented him on appeal.

On January 24, 1978, this court affirmed the conviction,Goodman v. State, Ala.Cr.App., 356 So.2d 691, and on March 31, 1978, the Supreme Court denied certiorari, Ala., 356 So.2d 698.

On September 25, 1978, Goodman filed a petition for writ of error coram nobis alleging that he…