Cook v. State

Cook was convicted of buying, receiving, concealing or aiding in concealing stolen property and was sentenced to eighteen months in the penitentiary. Prior to arraignment he was found to be indigent and counsel was appointed to represent him. He pleaded not guilty. After sentence was imposed, he gave notice of appeal. He was furnished a free transcript, and trial counsel was appointed to represent him on appeal.

Omitting the formal parts the indictment reads as follows:

"The Grand Jury of said County charge that before the finding of this indictment Jerry Cook, whose name is to the Grand Jury…