Hill v. State

Frank Holt Justice.

Appellant was convicted of robbery by a jury which assessed a penalty of twelve years’ imprisonment in the State Penitentiary. From a judgment entered on that verdict appellant brings this appeal. Appellant’s present counsel, who did not participate in the trial, was then appointed for appeal purposes.

Appellant first contends that the lower court erred in failing to hear evidence concerning the admissibility and voluntariness of his confession out of the presence of the jury. Appellant cites Ark. Stat. Ann. § 43-2105 (Supp. 1969) which provides that the trial court shall…