Palmer v. State

CARROLL, Judge.

On July 3, 1967, the appellant, with one David Dennis, was charged by information with the crime of robbery, alleged to have been committed on June 21, 1967. When arraigned he pleaded not guilty. His trial was scheduled for January 11, 1968. Two days prior thereto a motion for mental evaluation of both defendants was made by the public defender, without specifying the reason or purpose thereof. The motion *47was granted, and the court appointed Dr. H. Robin Mills to evaluate the two defendants.

On January 11, 1968, the day for which trial was set, counsel for the appellant informed…