State v. Cochrane

OPINION

MURRAY, Justice.

On April 30, 1976, David R. Cochrane (defendant) was indicted on three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, one count of assault with intent to murder, one count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle, six counts of robbery, and one count of kidnapping. These charges were brought as a result of the defendant’s participation in the April 9, 1976 robbery of a Pawtucket liquor store. 1

On January 11, 1977, defendant moved pro se 2 to dismiss the indictment on the ground that he had been denied effective assistance of counsel. 3 This motion was denied and on January…