STROZIER v. the STATE.

Rickman, Judge.

*797 Damian Strozier appeals his conviction and sentence for battery and the denial of his motion for new trial. He asserts three errors *41 related to his lack of representation at trial by a public defender. For the reasons shown, we reverse.

The record shows that Strozier initially was charged with battery for intentionally causing substantial physical harm, a misdemeanor; the charge was later amended to battery with visible bodily harm, also a misdemeanor. On August 24, 2016, at his arraignment, Strozier applied for appointment of counsel and in support, averred that he had no…