Mullins v. State

HARRIS, Presiding Judge.

Appellant was convicted' of murder in the second degree and the jury fixed his punishment at twenty-five years in the penitentiary. He was represented by counsel of his own choice and at arraignment pleaded not guilty. After sentence was imposed, he gave notice of appeal. He was determined to be indigent and a free transcript was furnished him. Trial counsel was appointed to represent appellant on this appeal.

There was no motion to exclude the State’s evidence and no exceptions were reserved to the oral charge to the jury. Appellant requested the affirmative charge…