State v. Cradle

HUSKINS, Justice.

Following her arrest defendant signed an affidavit of in-digency on 22 March 1971. The affidavit stated that she was unemployed, had no income, no money, and no property except a 1958 model Chevrolet which was fully paid for. Her affidavit further stated that she had three children, an unemployed husband, and owed $3,000. She requested assignment of counsel. On 23 March 1971 District Judge Cates signed the following order denying counsel:

“The above named person, being a party to a proceeding or action listed in G.S. 7A-451(a), specifically, uttering forged check, and, having…