Matthews v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of forgery in the second degree and sentenced to' ten years imprisonment in the penitentiary. Prior to arraignment appellant was found to be indigent and counsel was appointed to represent him at arraignment and on the trial. He pleaded not guilty. After sentence was imposed, appellant gave notice of appeal and was furnished a free transcript. Trial counsel was appointed to represent appellant on this appeal.

Omitting the formal parts the indictment reads as follows:

“The Grand Jury of said County charge that, before the finding of this indictment, Kenneth…