Capelli v. State

Cooper, Judge.

Appellants were arrested and charged with one count of misdemeanor shoplifting. Both appellants were denied court-appointed counsel and proceeded to a non-jury trial without counsel. Appellants were found guilty and sentenced to 12-month probated sentences, 24 hours of community service and fines of $450. Appellants subsequently retained counsel who filed a motion for new trial, which was denied by the trial court. A timely notice of appeal was filed from the denial of the motion for new trial.

1. Appellants first contend that they were denied their right to counsel guaranteed by…