Gibbs v. State

The appellant was arrested on September 5, 1975, for possession and sale of marijuana. A preliminary hearing was apparently held sometime before October 30, 1975. On October 30, 1975, the appellant was indicted separately for possession and sale of marijuana. On November 3, 1975, counsel was appointed for the appellant, and he was arraigned. The appellant subsequently changed attorneys and on November 12, 1975, the cases were consolidated and tried. The appellant was found guilty in both cases, and he now appeals the convictions.

The State's evidence was overwhelming to the effect that the…