Benson v. City of Sheffield

Roger Benson appeals from his conviction on a charge of harassment, in violation of City of Sheffield ordinance no. 8-83-1, which adopts § 13A-11-8(a)(1)(b), Ala. Code 1975. Harassment is a Class C misdemeanor. Based on his plea of guilty, Benson was convicted; he was sentenced to 90 days' imprisonment and was ordered to pay a $300 fine plus court costs. His sentence was suspended "on general good behavior" for two years. Benson did not receive actual jail time in sentencing. Benson argues that the trial court committed reversible error when it failed to inquire sua sponte into his indigency…