Castel v. State

OPINION

NAJAM, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Lilia Castel appeals from her conviction for Driving While Intoxicated (“DWI”), as a Class A misdemeanor; Disorderly Conduct, as a Class B misdemeanor; and Disobeying a Traffic Control Device, an infraction. Castel raises a single issue on appeal, namely, whether the trial court erred when it failed to inform her of her right to counsel before trial.

We reverse and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On May 23, 2004, a fatal traffic accident occurred on Crisman Road in Portage near the intersection with U.S. Highway 20. As a result of the accident,…