Hunt v. State

On Rehearing.

FOSTER, Justice.

The offense is alleged to have occurred on December 18, 1944. The indictment for murder was returned on January 17, 1945. The defendant was arraigned on January 22, 1945, and he plead not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity, and his trial was set for February 13, 1945. On February 2, 1945, the solicitor filed a motion in writing, and in it referred to the fact that defendant is in jail under said indictment and had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, and that his trial was set for February 13, 1945, and moved the court to appoint three reputable…