Stamps v. State

Appellant was convicted of buying, receiving, or concealing stolen property and was sentenced to three years imprisonment in the penitentiary. He was represented by counsel of his choice and at arraignment pleaded not guilty. After sentence was imposed he gave notice of appeal. Trial counsel represents him on this appeal.

Omitting the formal parts the indictment reads as follows:

"The Grand Jury of said County charge that before the finding of this indictment William Ellison Stamps, whose name to the Grand Jury is otherwise unknown than as stated, did buy, receive, conceal or aid in concealing…