STERNBERG, Justice.
The appellant, James Helmes, was indicted by the Kenton County Grand Jury on December 19, 1975, for the shotgun murder of Melvin Sledge. KRS 507.020(1)(a). A three-day trial resulted in his conviction, and he was sentenced to serve 25 years in prison. Appellant was represented by retained counsel; however, on this appeal he is represented by the Office of the Public Defender.
The appellant argues that his conviction of murder denied him...
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