People v. Miller

In 1954, a jury found petitioner guilty of first degree murder, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon two counts of kidnapping, possession of a concealable firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of narcotics. The jury having recommended life imprisonment on the murder conviction, he was sentenced to state prison on all counts March 8, 1954. He took no appeal. On December 21, 1962, almost nine years after judgment, he filed this petition for writ of error coram, nobis in the trial court, and appeals from order denying the writ.

Appellant’s request for appointment of counsel on appeal…