State v. Woods

Harry Woods appeals from a conviction of burglary as a party to the crime. Woods raises two issues on appeal. First, Woods argues that he was erroneously deprived of his right to counsel. Second, Woods argues that the trial court erred by failing to render a decision on a motion to suppress. We reject Woods’ arguments and affirm the judgment.

Although the underlying facts of the burglary charge against Woods are relatively simple, the procedural history of the case is more complex.

In December of 1984, Woods was represented by Attorney Cynthia Pierce of the public defender’s office. Pierce…