Williams v. State

Appellant was convicted of rape and the jury fixed his punishment at ten years imprisonment in the penitentiary. The Court sentenced appellant in accordance with the verdict of the jury and ordered that he be given credit for the time he spent in jail awaiting trial. The Court found appellant to be indigent and appointed one of the attorneys with the Public Defenders' Office to represent him. At arraignment with counsel present appellant pleaded not guilty. After conviction he gave notice of appeal and a free transcript was furnished him. Trial counsel represents him on this appeal.

Appellant…