Godlewski v. State

Barnes, Judge.

Proceeding pro se following a citation for speeding, Ronald Godlewski was found guilty and fined $200. He appeals, contending that he did not knowingly and voluntarily waive his right to counsel.

The first question to be addressed is whether Godlewski was entitled to appointed defense counsel as a matter of right, and the answer to that question turns on whether he was sentenced to imprisonment. “When an accused is placed on trial for any offense, whether felony or misdemeanor, for which he faces imprisonment, the constitutional. . . right to counsel attaches. Argersinger v.…