Graves v. State

RATLIFF, Chief Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Chester E. Graves appeals his conviction of dealing in marijuana, a class A misdemeanor, 1 contending he was denied his right to counsel and that the evidence is insufficient to sustain his conviction. Because we agree Graves was denied his right to counsel, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

FACTS

Evansville police officers saw Graves remove a plastic bag from a paper sack and hand it to one Biggs. The officers immediately approached and obtained the plastic bag. They also retrieved the paper bag from a nearby trash container where the bag had been…