People v. Braxton

On July 21, 1977, Isiah Braxton and James Gore were charged by information with the offense of armed robbery. On September 22,1977, the assistant public defender appointed to represent Braxton filed an answer to the State’s discovery motion. On December 9, 1977, immediately prior to trial, Braxton was denied leave to amend the answer. Braxton waived his right to trial by jury and proceeded to a bench trial which was conducted simultaneously to but separately from the jury trial elected by James Gore. Braxton was found guilty as charged and on January 13, 1978, was sentenced to imprisonment of…