State v. Mode

This matter is before the court upon (1) the motion of the prosecuting attorney of Cowlitz county to dismiss appellant’s appeal and to affirm the original judgment and sentence, or, in the alternative, to strike appellant’s brief; and (2) appellant’s motion for an extension of time in which to file proper briefs, and for appointment of counsel.

Appellant was represented at trial by two court-appointed counsel. After a verdict of guilty on two counts charging carnal knowledge, the superior court of Cowlitz county entered judgment and sentence on April 3, 1959.

April 29, 1959, appellant filed a…