Cox v. State

Robert W. Cox appeals an order revoking his probation and urges as reversible error the denial of his motion for continuance because defense counsel was not afforded adequate time to prepare the case and confer with him in derogation of his right to effective assistance of counsel. We do not agree.

Cox was convicted for issuing worthless checks and receiving stolen property, and was placed on four years probation. An affidavit of violation of probation was filed against him for having committed burglary and grand larceny. He was adjudicated indigent and an assistant public defender (Mr. Smith)…