Watkins v. State

The appellant, Milton Allen Watkins, was convicted of selling a controlled substance (cocaine), a violation of § 13A-12-211, Ala. Code 1975. He was sentenced pursuant to the Habitual Felony Offender Act, § 13A-5-9, Ala. Code 1975, and pursuant to the enhancement provisions of §§ 13A-12-250 and -270, Ala. Code 1975, to serve 20 years in prison. The appellant's only contention on appeal is that he was denied his constitutional right to counsel at trial. Because we agree, we must reverse his conviction.

The trial court apparently determined that the appellant was indigent and appointed James…