Nicholson v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

Appellant was indicted for murder in the first degree. He was convicted of murder in the second degree and his punishment was fixed at 20 years imprisonment in the penitentiary. Prior to arraignment appellant was found to be indigent and the Court appointed experienced counsel to represent him. He pleaded not guilty. After sentence was imposed, he gave notice of appeal and requested a free transcript which request was granted. Trial counsel was appointed to represent him on this appeal.

Omitting the formal parts the indictment reads as follows:

“The Grand Jury of said County…