Webster v. Superior Court
Annotate this CasePetitioner Jacquelyn Webster, was convicted by jury of two misdemeanor offenses. She was placed on summary probation for two years and ordered not to violate any laws, complete 200 hours of community service, and pay a $235 fine. Petitioner timely filed a notice of appeal and requested court-appointed counsel to represent her on appeal. Respondent San Bernardino Superior Court’s Appellate Division, denied her request for appointed counsel on appeal. Petitioner sought a writ of mandate to direct the superior court’s appellate division to: (1) vacate its order denying her request for appointment of appellate counsel; and (2) enter a new order granting her request. Finding that because incarceration could be ordered if petitioner violated probation, the Court of Appeal concluded petitioner fell within the definition of “subject to incarceration” under clear language of California Rules of Court Rule 8.851. Petitioner was therefore entitled to appointment of appellate counsel under the Rule. The writ was issued and the superior court was direct to vacate its prior order.
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