Rogers v. State

HARWOOD, Judge.

This appellant was tried under an indictment containing two counts. The first count charged larceny, and the second count charged embezzlement.

The jury returned a verdict of guilty under the second, or embezzlement count.

Prior to entering upon trial counsel for the appellant moved for a continuance on the ground that appellant was non compos mentis, and not capable of assisting or aiding her counsel in the preparation of her defense, thereby denying her a full hearing guaranteed by our State and federal Constitutions. Hearing was had upon this motion.

The evidence taken on the…