State v. Taylor

Thomas Anthony Taylor was arrested and incarcerated on May 23,1974. He was bound over to the grand jury and on June 19, 1974, he was indicted for kidnapping, rape and aggravated robbery (sis counts).

On July 12,1974, a pre-trial hearing was held. As Taylor maintained his innocence, a trial was set for September 25, 1974, by agreement between the prosecutor, defense counsel, and an officer of the court.

On September 4, 1974, Henderson (defense counsel) withdrew as counsel and attorney Larry Coey was appointed to represent Taylor. On September 19, 1974, attorney Coey filed a motion to dismiss the…