Barbour v. State

OPINION

ONION, Presiding Judge.

This appeal is taken from a conviction for driving a motor vehicle on a public highway while intoxicated. Punishment was assessed at a year and six months in jail and a fine of $50.00.

The effect of appellant’s initial complaint on appeal, where he is represented by retained counsel, is that he was deprived of his constitutional right to counsel and that he represented himself without the obligatory warnings and admonishments.

The complaint and information were filed May 7, 1975. The cause was thereafter passed several times apparently at appellant’s request. On…