Rodriguez v. State

The appellant Felipe Alicer Rodriguez by this appeal seeks reversal of an order denying his post conviction motion under Criminal Rule 1 by which he collaterally attacks the judgment on the claim that he was insane at the time of arraignment and trial.

Appellant was indicted for the crime of rape. He was without funds to employ counsel. The court appointed an attorney who represented him at the arraignment and at trial. When arraigned he pleaded not guilty. At the time set for trial, he withdrew his plea of not guilty and pleaded guilty to the charge of rape. He was adjudged guilty and…