Toomer v. State

Conley Byrd, Justice.

Appellant Finis Eugene Toomer, Jr., was charged with rape, November 23, 1976. He was arraigned December 8, 1976, and the trial date was set for January 12, 1977. On the latter date the trial was continued at his request until April and again continued until June 1, 1977. The jury returned a verdict of guilty and fixed his punishment at 5 years in the Department of Corrections. Prior to his trial appellant had the benefit of $10,000 property bond executed by his relatives. Following his conviction appellant has remained free on a $15,000 property bond executed by his…