Lambert v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

Appellant was convicted of robbery and sentenced to thirty years in the penitentiary. He was represented at arraignment by one attorney and at trial by retained counsel. He pleaded not guilty. After conviction he gave notice of appeal. He was found to be indigent and a free transcript was furnished him and trial counsel represents him on this appeal.

The evidence in this case is all one way and rests on the state’s testimony alone. Appellant did not testify nor did he adduce any testimony in his behalf. The state’s testimony was strong and overwhelming pointing to the guilt of…