State v. Lauderdale

(specially concurring):(1) Motion to Dismiss Supplemental Briefs Denied.

Pending appeal, the state moved to dismiss supplemental briefs filed by defendant and by court appointed counsel. A ruling on this motion was delayed until the case was considered on the merits. In my opinion, the motion to dismiss should be denied.

After notice of appeal had been filed, an attorney was appointed by the trial court to represent defendant on this appeal. Defendant notified the trial court and court appointed attorney to withdraw. Court appointed attorney moved to be discharged as attorney of record for…