City of Jackson v. Wickline

Kline, Judge.

{¶ 1} The Municipal Court of Jackson County found James A. Wickline guilty of telephone harassment, a violation of Jackson City Ordinance Section 537.11. Wickline contends that the trial court erred in failing to hold a hearing before it made a redetermination of his eligibility for court-appointed counsel, and in failing to properly record any such hearing or waiver of the right to counsel. Because Wickline claimed that he was unable to obtain counsel, the trial court was required to conduct a hearing, making a “full inquiry” into Wickline’s ability to obtain counsel.…