THOMAS, Justice.
The record in this case presents a situation of immense import, especially to the appellant, Howard Smith, and generally to defendants, charged with capital offenses who may entertain the thought of pleading nolo contendere or, for that matter, pleading guilty.
The history of the procedure followed in this case brings into focus the trouble-some problem submitted to us for resolution. On 21 March 1966 the appellant was indicted for the crime...
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