Leslie v. State

Quincy Leslie was convicted of theft of property in the second degree, a violation of § 13A-8-4, Code of Alabama 1975. He was sentenced pursuant to the Habitual Felony Offender Act, § 13A-5-9, Ala. Code 1975, to six years in prison. Leslie's only contention on appeal is that he was denied his constitutional right to trial counsel. We agree, and we reverse his conviction.

At arraignment, the trial court determined that Leslie was indigent and appointed James Moffat to represent him. On June 4, 1996, Moffat filed a notice to substitute counsel, and the court appointed Jonanna Owings to represent…