Ramsey v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Anna Ramsey was convicted of theft by shoplifting and appeals, contending the trial court erred in denying her motion for a continuance because counsel did not have sufficient and timely notice of the upcoming trial date. Held:

Ramsey was arraigned and counsel appointed to represent her in April 1983. She was released on bond and her case was placed on the July term trial calendar. The case was called for trial the first day, although it was twentieth on a calendar of sixty-eight cases. Because she was not present when her case was called, a bench warrant was issued and…