State v. Dennis

HAMLIN, Justice:

Defendant appeals to this Court from his conviction and sentence to death for the murder of Robert Lee George. LSA-R.S. 14:30.)

An indictment charging the defendant, an inmate of the Louisiana State Penitentiary, Angola, Louisiana, with the murder of another inmate of the penitentiary was filed on May 7, 1965. Defendant was arraigned on May 14, 1965. The Minutes of the Court recite:

“At this time the accused being in open Court, unaccompanied by Counsel, the Court explained to him the nature of the charge and advised him of his right to counsel. The accused stated that he would…