Hills McGee v. Solicitor General of Richmond County, Georgia

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On October 22, 2008, Hills McGee was arrested by Georgia police and charged with public drunkenness and obstructing a law enforcement officer. He was arraigned in the State Court of Richmond County, Georgia, on October 23, 2008, along with several other individuals who had been arrested. Prior to their arraignment, the arrestees were informed that if they wished the appointment of counsel at State expense, they would have to pay a $50 fee, as required under O.C.G.A. § 15-21A-6(c). 1 McGee waived his right to the appointment of counsel and entered a plea of “no contest” on both offenses. The…