South v. Superior Court

Opinion

AGLIANO, P. J.

Petitioner/defendant Torey T. South (South) seeks a writ of mandate directing respondent court to appoint an attorney to represent him at public expense. We conclude relief is not merited and deny the petition.

Facts

On December 27, 1984, South, a soldier in the United States Army, was charged with armed robbery. Thereafter, the municipal court referred him to the Santa Clara County Public Defender’s office for possible representation, but his application was denied because his income exceeded the eligibility standard set by the county. Thereafter, South retained an…