Wade v. State

Gunter, Justice.

The appellant here brought an application for a writ of habeas corpus below contending that he was being held illegally in the custody of the Sheriff of Habersham County following his conviction by a jury. His primary contention was that he had been denied the right to appeal his conviction and sentence because of the failure of the court reporter to file a transcript of his trial with the clerk of the trial court. After a hearing the trial judge entered a judgment remanding the appellant to the custody of the sheriff. The appeal is from that judgment.

The appellant was tried…