Massey v. Enfield

George Rose Smith, Justice.

The three petitioners were convicted in the circuit court upon charges involving the possession of marijuana. Joseph William Massey and his wife were each sentenced to a year in jail and a $250 fine. The third petitioner, James Ray Mclnish, was sentenced to three years’ confinement in the penitentiary. Notice of appeal was filed by defense counsel.

Thereafter the three petitioners filed a declaration of indigency and a request that they be supplied with an appellate record at state expense. The declaration of indigency, which is sworn to, states that the petitioners…