The appellant, Jose Antonio Vera, challenges his judgment and sentence for aggravated battery with a weapon causing great bodily harm. He argues that the trial court erred in failing to conduct an adequate inquiry into his indigence before denying him appointed counsel. We agree and reverse.
The appellant filed an affidavit of indigency which stated that he was single with one dependent and had...
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