Wilson v. State

Appellant was put to trial upon a two-count indictment charging, (1) grand larceny, and (2) buying, receiving, concealing or aiding in concealing, etc., stolen property. Prior to arraignment appellant was found to be indigent and the Court appointed counsel to represent him. At arraignment he pleaded not guilty. The jury returned a verdict finding the appellant guilty under count two of the indictment. The Court sentenced him to ten years imprisonment in the penitentiary. After sentence was imposed appellant gave notice of appeal and was furnished a free transcript. Trial counsel was…