Ellis v. District Court of Stephens County

NIX, Judge.

This is an original proceeding filed by the petitioner, James Richard Ellis, in which he alleges his Constitutional right to appeal has been denied him, and he seeks an order of this Court granting him permission to perfect his appeal out of time.

This Court ordered an Evidentiary Hearing in the District Court of Stephens County, Oklahoma, and the Honorable Arthur J. Marmaduke immediately complied with this order, sending this Court a transcript of the hearing.

From the record, it is apparent that the petitioner was represented by very competent legal counsel at his trial, Mr. George…