Hawkins v. State

Appellant was convicted of carnal knowledge of a girl over twelve and under sixteen years of age. At arraignment, with counsel present, he pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury found him guilty as charged in the indictment and fixed his punishment at imprisonment in the penitentiary for ten years. After sentence was imposed, he gave notice of appeal. He sought and obtained a free transcript of the evidence and he is represented by trial counsel on this appeal.

After appellant was arrested and given the Miranda rights and warnings, he signed a waiver of rights form.…