Frazier v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of assault with intent to murder and sentenced to ten (10) years imprisonment in the penitentiary. He was represented by employed counsel both at arraignment and trial. He pleaded not guilty. After conviction he was found to be indigent and the court ordered a free transcript for him. Trial counsel was appointed to represent him on appeal. However, another attorney was retained to represent him on appeal and the court relieved appointed counsel.

On Sunday, January 17, 1971, the victim, Joseph White, and his brother, Clarence, were visiting in the home of…