State Ex Rel. Thomas v. Elkhart Circuit Court

It appears from relator’s verified petition for alternative writ of mandamus that he was found guilty of burglary in the second degree, automobile banditry, possession of burglary tools with intent to commit burglary, and carrying a pistol without a permit. It was further found that he was a habitual criminal, and judgment for various terms of imprisonment was duly entered.

The petition here seeks to mandate the trial court to permit him to prosecute an appeal as a poor person and to furnish counsel on appeal, after the trial court by its ruling had denied relator’s petition praying for such…