Document: 414 U.S. 29 94 S.Ct. 193. 38 L.Ed.2d 187 Richard BERRYv.CITY OF CINCINNATI, OHIO, No. 73—5245. Nov. 5, 1973. PER CURIAM. 1 Petitioner, who was serving a sentence for misdemeanor offense when Argersinger v. Hamlin, 407 25, 92 2006, 32 530 (1972), decided, sought relief in the state courts claiming that because should be accorded retroactive effect and his trial sentencing were uncounseled, conviction invalidated. The Supreme Court of Ohio refused to apply convictions occurring prior decision. City Cincinnati Berry, 34 St.2d 106, 296 N.E.2d 532 (1973). Petitioner enlarged on bail pending action claim faces reincarceration judgment remain undisturbed. motion proceed forma pauperis petition certiorari are granted, is reversed. Those convicted decision entitled constitutional rule enunciated case, Kitchens Smith, 401 847, 91 1089, 28 519 (1971); Williams United States, 646, 653 n. 6, 1148, 1152, 388 (1971) (opinion White, J.); Burgett Texas, 389 109, 114, 88 258, 261, 19 319 (1967); cf. Adams Illinois, 405 278, 916, 31 202 if they allege prove bona fide, existing case or controversy sufficient invoke jurisdiction federal court. Sibron New York, 392 40, 50—58, 1889, 1896—1900, 20 917 (1968); Carafas LaVallee, 391 234, 237—238, 1556, 1559—1560, 554 Ginsberg 390 629, 633—634, 2, 1274, 1276—1277, 195 (1968). 2 Reversed. 3 So ordered.

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