Billups v. State

Wyman Billups was indicted for commission of two felonies. He pled not guilty, was tried on September 24, 1973, and was convicted in Fulton Superior Court. At trial he was represented by retained counsel. No appeal was filed.

In May, 1974, appellant Billups filed a "Petition and Motion for a Writ of Mandamus in forma pauperis” in Fulton Superior Court seeking essentially a copy of his criminal trial transcript. An order was entered denying appellant’s prayers.

In August, 1974, appellant filed a "Motion for Records” in Fulton Superior Court, seeking copy of his criminal trial transcript "as…