State v. Lytle

I

Celebrezze, J.

In propositions of law Nos. 1, 2 and 3 appellant alleges he was denied a fair trial and substantial justice due to the ineffective assistance of his trial counsel. Appellant’s claim should be viewed in the light of an unusual series of events which occurred prior to the date set for trial.

Lytle plead not guilty to all charges on October 2, 1974. On that date he was represented by attorney Larry B. Morris, who had been appointed on September 23, 1974. On October 18, 1974, Morris filed motions to suppress appellant’s statements and certain physical evidence. On October 25, 1974,…