People v. Gallegos

PIERCE, Judge.

Defendant, Paul Gallegos, appeals his jury conviction for second degree burglary, theft, and cqnspiracy. We affirm.

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Defendant first contends the county court committed reversible error when it conducted defendant’s preliminary hearing when defendant was not represented by counsel. We disagree.

Because the public defender’s office had a conflict of interest, no public defender would represent defendant in this matter. Therefore, just prior to the commencement of the preliminary hearing, the trial court appointed counsel for defendant. The attorney appointed to represent defendant,…