SCOTT V. ILLINOIS
440 U.S. 367 (1979)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This is an appeal from the court's refusal to appoint counsel to a
criminal defendant.
FACTS: Scott (D) was charged with shoplifting merchandise valued at less than $150. This
crime was punishable by as much as a $500 fine, or one year in jail, or both. D (an
indigent) was not provided counsel. He was convicted and fined $50. D appealed. The Supreme
Court of Illinois affirmed, declining to appoint counsel if one is charged with an offense
for which imprisonment upon conviction is authorized but not actually imposed. D appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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