Broadnax v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of robbery and sentenced to eighteen years in the penitentiary. Prior to arraignment, it was determined that the accused was indigent and counsel was appointed to represent him. He pleaded not guilty. After conviction he sought and obtained a free transcript and trial counsel was appointed to represent him on appeal.

At approximately six p. m. on January 5, 1973, The Dixie Barbecue Stand, Number Two, located on South Park Road, Birmingham, Alabama, was robbed by two black men armed with pistols. The owner of this business had just returned from home with…