Ex Parte Kramer

OPINION

By the Court,

Taber, J.:

An information was filed on February 20, 1940, in the Seventh judicial district court, White Pine County, charging petitioner with the crime of murder of the first degree. On the same day he appeared for arraignment, and informed the court that he was without means to employ counsel. Thereupon the court assigned Mr. James M. Collins, of Ely, as counsel to defend him. Arraignment was forthwith made, and upon request of petitioner’s counsel he was given until February 26, 1940, to plead to the information. On that date he entered a plea of not guilty, and the trial…