People v. Routt

In a jury trial, the defendant was convicted of the offense of murder. He was sentenced to the penitentiary for a term of not less than twenty-five nor more than fifty years. On appeal, he contends that his constitutional right to counsel and his constitutional right against self-incrimination was violated. The defendant also asserts that the trial court committed error in permitting a witness to be called as a court’s witness. Error in refusing an instruction is also asserted on this appeal.

On the night of November 19, 1966, Clarence Welch was shot while at the residence of Evelyn McNear.…