Elam v. State

No question is raised concerning the propriety of the sentence imposed, and the arguments made on this writ of error relate solely to the issue of whether defendant should be granted a new trial.

Three questions are presented:(1) Did the trial court abuse its discretion in denying defendant’s motion for a continuance made on the day of trial ?(2) Did the trial court abuse its discretion in refusing to grant immunity from prosecution to Talmadge Edwards and Robert Words at the postconviction hearing?(3) Should defendant be granted a new trial in the interest of justice pursuant to sec. 251.09,…