Poindexter v. State

Plaintiff in error, a nineteen year old negro hoy, appeals from a conviction of murder in the first degree and a sentence of death. He appears to have shot and killed a negro girl, somewhat younger than himself. Several error's are assigned, but we deem it necessary only to consider the complaint that the accused did not have the benefit of the advice and assistance of counsel as secured to him by law.

By Article VI of the Amendments to the Federal Constitution and by Section 9 of Article I of our State Constitution, an accused is guaranteed the assistance of counsel in the preparation and…