Williams v. City of Phenix City

The appellant, Clemmon T. Williams, was found guilty in the municipal court of Phenix City of criminal trespass in the third degree, a violation of § 13A-7-4, Code of Alabama 1975, and of bail jumping in the second degree, a violation of §13A-10-40, Code of Alabama. Both are misdemeanor convictions. He appealed to the Russell Circuit Court for a trial de novo. The appellant did not request counsel and proceeded pro se. He was found guilty in the circuit on both charges and his sentence was suspended and he was ordered to pay fines and court costs. The appellant argues that he was denied his…