State v. Burton

This case is before the court on direct appeal from a decision of the Norwalk Municipal Court. The facts giving rise to this case are as follows.

On January 9, 1987, defendant-appellant, Joseph D. Burton, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in violation of R.C. 4511.19. Appellant appeared in Norwalk Municipal Court, at which time he pled not guilty and requested an appointed attorney. The public defender’s office was appointed to represent him and trial was set for January 26, 1987. Appellant did not contact the public defender’s office until January 22, 1987.…