COOK, Justice.
Arthur Franklin Hamm was convicted of possession of a controlled substance. After considering a probation officer's presentence report, the trial court sentenced Hamm to five years in prison. Hamm petitioned for permission to appeal "in forma pauperis for purposes other than attorney fees." The trial court denied the motion.
Hamm petitioned the Court of Criminal Appeals for a writ of mandamus, asking that court to direct the trial court...
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