Torres v. State

SILBERMAN, Judge.

Aison Torres seeks review of his judgment and sentence for fleeing or attempting to elude with wanton disregard, willful and wanton reckless driving causing damage, and resisting or obstructing an officer without violence. We reverse and remand for a new trial because the trial court erred in addressing Torres’ request to discharge court-appointed counsel.

Prior to trial Torres had filed a motion to discharge Assistant Public Defender Smith in which Torres alleged that attorney Smith was providing ineffective assistance because he failed to (1) obtain transcripts or call a…