Amicus brief in state Supreme Court arguing that the state Constitution requires appointment of counsel to indigent misdemeanants not facing a jail sentence; the court disagreed.
In re: Advisory Opinion (Appointed Counsel)
Attorney(s)
John Dineen
Date filed
March 28, 1995
Status
Closed
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