People v. Clark

The defendant, Elbert Clark, appeals from his conviction and sentence on a charge of driving a motor vehicle without a driver’s license in his possession.

The defendant was arrested and arraigned on January 31, 1966, and trial was set for April 20, 1966. The attorney whom defendant asked to represent him, Edward L. Douglas, filed an appearance dated April 20,1966. According to the record, counsel was unable to appear on April 20, 1966, the day of trial, because of his attendance in another court. In his stead, retained counsel sent an associate to appear for the purpose of requesting an…