Easley v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

Appellant was convicted for violating the Alabama Uniform Controlled Substances Act and sentenced to a term of six years and six months in the penitentiary. Prior to arraignment appellant was found to be indigent and counsel was appointed to represent him. He pleaded not guilty. He was furnished a free transcript and new counsel was appointed to represent him on this appeal.

The grand jury of Madison County returned a two count indictment against appellant which, omitting the formal parts, reads as follows:

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