People v. McNeal

was charged jointly with one Hurst and was convicted by a jury of the crime of robbery, first degree. Richard W. Petherbridge, public attorney, represented the defendants at the trial. Defendant McNeal filed his own notice of appeal in propria persona. After some delay, defendant informed this court that he desired the services of an attorney. This court appointed Mr. Petherbridge to represent the appellant on appeal and extended the time to file an opening brief. Appellant was so notified. Mr. Petherbridge, in an affidavit, made an application to be relieved as appellant’s counsel, stating…