Shelton v. State

GARRARD, Presiding Judge.

On October 5, 1977, an information was filed in the Marshall County Circuit Court charging appellant Eugene Shelton with three counts of forgery. Shelton appeared without counsel for arraignment on October 7. He was advised that he had the right to assistance of counsel and that counsel would be appointed at public expense if he was without funds to retain counsel. When asked if he wished to be represented by an attorney, Shelton responded negatively. After advising Shelton of the charges against him, the punishments therefor, and the constitutional rights…