State v. Scarboro

MARTIN (Robert M.), Judge.

The defendant contends that the trial court erred in permitting his retained counsel from Alabama to appear before the court in his behalf without complying strictly with the provisions of G.S. 84-4.1. We do not agree, and overrule this assignment of error for two reasons. First, the defendant was allowed to have those counsel whom he wanted to defend him. They were retained by him and allowed to practice in the North Carolina courts on his motion. At no time during the proceedings did he express concern regarding their competency, and we deem any such objection now…