Beasley v. State

Appellant was convicted of robbery and the jury fixed his punishment at ten years imprisonment in the penitentiary. He was represented at arraignment and trial by retained counsel. He pleaded not guilty. After conviction he was found to be indigent and he was furnished a free transcript. Trial counsel was appointed to represent him on appeal. His counsel failed to file a brief and this Court appointed counsel to represent him on this appeal.

Appellant made application to be tried as a Youthful Offender and his application was referred to a probation officer for an investigation and report.…