Jenkins Appeal

Opinion by

Hoffman, J.,

On February 6, 1967, appellant, John Jenkins, age seventeen, was arrested at his place of employment and charged with the offense of assault and battery, aggravated assault and battery and assault with intent to kill.

A hearing was held on February 10, 1967, before the Honorable John E. Meade in Juvenile Court. After much testimony had been taken, the court made no order but, on its own motion, continued the hearing so that appellant might be represented by counsel. At a second hearing, held on March 2, 1967, appellant was represented by the Community Legal Services Inc.…