State v. Dickerson

Defendant challenges the order on various grounds. We discuss only two. First, he contends that the court was without authority to require that he agree, as a prerequisite to receiving a trial, that he is satisfied with his court appointed attorney and will cooperate with him. We agree. It is impossible to force happiness or satisfaction on anyone. Under the terms of the order in question, if the defendant is not satisfied with his counsel, he must nevertheless represent to the contrary or forfeit his constitutional right to a speedy trial. Even though defendant’s dissatisfaction may be…