Evans v. State

ON REHEARING

Initially we affirmed the judgment of the Circuit Court without opinion.

The original brief on behalf of the defendant was filed by Attorney Demetrius C. Newton, who was retained to represent the defendant following his trial. On December 3, 1980, the defendant's appointed trial attorney, Donald R. Hamlin, was granted leave to withdraw as the Attorney of Record for the Defendant in light of Mr. Newton's retention.

On application for rehearing defendant's trial counsel, after having withdrawn from his representation of the defendant, now alleges that the defendant and his family have…