Keeton v. State

LAWSON, Justice.

Marvin D. Keeton was indicted by a grand jury of Colbert County for the offense of robbery. Upon his arraignment he entered a plea of not guilty. At his trial he was represented by court-appointed counsel.

A jury found Keeton guilty of robbery and fixed his punishment at imprisonment for a period of twenty-five years. He was adjudged guilty of the offense of robbery and was sentenced by the trial court in accordance with the jury’s verdict.

Keeton filed a petition in writing with the Circuit Court of Colbert County giving notice of appeal, applying for a free transcript under…