Wilson v. State

Appellant was convicted of robbery and the court sentenced him to forty years in the penitentiary. Prior to arraignment appellant was found to be indigent and counsel was appointed to represent him. At arraignment, in the presence of counsel, he waived reading of the indictment and pleaded not guilty. After sentence was imposed he gave notice of appeal and was furnished a free transcript. Trial counsel represents him on this appeal.

Prior to trial a motion to suppress an alleged confession was conducted out of the presence and hearing of the jury. At the conclusion of the hearing the trial…