Coleman v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of the offense of robbery and sentenced to ten years imprisonment in the penitentiary. Prior to arraignment he was found to be indigent and counsel was appointed to represent him at arraignment and throughout the trial in chief. He pleaded not guilty. After sentence was imposed, he gave notice of appeal and was furnished a free transcript. New counsel was appointed to represent him on appeal.

The facts presented by the State are not in dispute. Appellant did not testify nor did he offer any evidence in his behalf.

Near midnight on January 30, 1975, the…