Martin v. State

CATES, Judge.

Martin pled guilty to first degree burglary. A jury fixed his punishment at twelve years in the penitentiary. He then appealed.

October 23, 1963, the grand jury handed down the indictment. Count one was for rape; two and three charged burglary first degree.

November 8, we find the following judgment entry in the record:

“This day came defendant in open Court in his own proper person and the Court then and there:

“1. Informed defendant that defendant had been indicted in this case by the Grand Jury of Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.

“2. Explained to the defendant the nature, character and…