Chapman v. State

TYSON, Judge.

Billy Francis Chapman, Jr. was indicted for “rape in the first degree” in violation of § 13A-6-61, Code of Alabama 1975. The jury found the appellant “guilty as charged in the indictment” and he was sentenced to life imprisonment in the penitentiary.

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After fully setting out the facts in this case, defense counsel has filed a brief with this court alleging he could find no error harmful to the substantial rights of the appellant. Counsel for the appellant contends he could not advance any argument in his client’s behalf in good faith and he *1215believes an appeal in this case is…