Lacey v. State

John Earl Lacey was tried for and found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol in the Municipal Court of Winfield, Alabama. The appellant appealed his case to the Marion Circuit Court. He represented himself during the trial and was again adjudged guilty. The trial judge fined him $100.00 plus court costs.

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The sole issue the appellant raises on appeal is that his case should be reversed because the record fails to indicate he understandingly and intelligently waived his right to counsel at trial. While it is true that an understanding and intelligent waiver of an accused's right to…