Johnson v. State

Roger Dale Johnson pleaded guilty and was convicted of escape in the first degree and theft in the first degree. He was sentenced to two concurrent terms of life imprisonment as a habitual offender.

Johnson was represented in the circuit court by appointed counsel. The record contains no indication that counsel was allowed to withdraw or that Johnson elected to waive counsel and represent himself on appeal. No brief has been filed on appeal.

Rule 24(b)(1), Alabama Rules of Appellate Procedure, provides that "appointed counsel shall continue as defendant's counsel on appeal unless relieved by…