State v. Wilson

OPINION

BROCK, Justice.

This is a proceeding for relief under the Post Conviction Procedure Act, T.C.A. §§ 40-3801 — 40-3824.

A detailed review of the proceedings, both original and post-conviction, is essential to a proper understanding and disposi*767tion of the issues presented. Respondent was indicted in the criminal court for Shelby County on July 30, 1965, for the crime of rape. On August 2, 1965, a minute entry was made indicating that respondent represented to the court at arraignment that he would retain private counsel. The evidence shows that private counsel was retained by his mother to…