State v. Parker

RUARK, Presiding Judge.

The appellant was charged by information, “(Based upon the affidavit of Kelley Sallee),” with common assault in that he did “in a rude, and insolent manner, unlawfully touch and assault” the said Kelley Sallee. He was convicted by a jury in Ozark County; and, the jury being unable to agree upon a verdict, the court fixed his punishment at a fine of twenty-five dollars.

At about the time defendant’s counsel filed his brief, the defendant discharged his counsel and requested permission to file his own brief and argue his own case. The request was granted, and the brief was…