Kirkland v. State

Sognier, Chief Judge.

Edward Greene Kirkland was convicted in a jury trial of two misdemeanor offenses, furnishing alcohol to minors and contributing to the delinquency of minors, and sentenced to 12 months probation. He appeals from the denial of his motion for new trial.

1. Appellant first contends the trial court erred by failing to appoint counsel for him at trial. The record reveals that upon finding appellant to be indigent, the magistrate appointed counsel to represent appellant at the preliminary and committal hearings. However, after the case was bound over to superior court, no…