State v. Saxon

Lewis, Justice:

Appellant, charged with murder, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter and appeals. The questions argued are:(1) Was it error to require appellant to go to trial within less than three (3) days after arraignment?(2) Did the trial judge abuse his discretion in refusing to grant a continuance?(3) Was it error to permit a witness to testify that statements by.appellant were freely and voluntarily made?(4) Did the trial judge err in holding that appellant’s statements made following arrest were freely and voluntarily made?(5) Was the sentence imposed influenced by prejudice or…