City of Danville v. Clark

Defendant, a minor aged 15 years, appeals from his conviction for disorderly conduct in violation of a municipal ordinance with assessment of a fine in the sum of $25 and $5 in costs. This court granted leave to appeal as a poor person.

From the record is appears that defendant filed a written request for appointment of counsel. Such was denied as being not timely and for the reason that “[i]t is not the custom of the court to appoint a free attorney in ordinance violation cases where no imprisonment is involved and only a fine can be imposed.” The record also shows defendant’s statements…