State v. McCoy

BARHAM, Justice.

The defendant was charged with attempted simple burglary, convicted, and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Our review on appeal is limited to a consideration of the one bill of exception reserved and perfected and an examination for error on the face of the pleadings and proceedings.

*647This bill was taken when the court denied a motion for preliminary examination. The record and the judge’s per curiam reflect the following circumstances: The bill of information was filed on January 30, 1970, and bond was fixed. The defendant stated he was able to employ a lawyer, but…