People v. Howard

This is an appeal from a judgment of conviction of unlawful possession of narcotics. Appellant also noticed an appeal from an order denying a motion for a new trial but this purported appeal must be dismissed as no motion for a new trial was made.

At appellant’s request, this court appointed James A. Guaico, Esquire, an experienced member of the bar, to represent appellant upon this appeal. Mr. Guaico has reported that a careful review and study of the record disclosed no meritorious ground of appeal. However, appellant, being dissatisfied with the advice of counsel, has filed a brief wherein…