Murphy v. State

Appellant was convicted for the possession of marijuana and the Court sentenced him to fifteen years in the penitentiary. At arraignment, in the presence of counsel, he pleaded not guilty. After sentence was imposed, he gave notice of appeal. Appellant was found to be indigent, and a free transcript was furnished him. Trial counsel represents him on this appeal.

There are two issues raised on this appeal which appellant contends entitle him to a reversal of this case.

In the light of the view we take of this case, we do not deem it necessary to set out in detail the evidence presented by the…