Nelms v. State

Eberhardt, Presiding Judge.

The defendant was arrested on a charge of burglary, and was being held in jail, apparently unable to post bond. The court appointed counsel for him, who conferred with the defendant, informing him that he was entitled to have his case considered by the Grand Jury and to be tried on an indictment if one should be returned, but that he could waive an indictment and dispose of the case on an information if he so desired. He further advised the defendant of his constitutional rights, and suggested to him that he should not enter a plea of guilty unless he was in fact…