Chiles v. State

FRANK D. UPCHURCH, Jr., Judge.

Darma Chiles appeals from an order revoking his probation. After Chiles was charged with violating his probation, he executed an affidavit of insolvency and was referred to the Public Defender. A few days later Chiles filed a pro se motion to dismiss his attorney alleging that appointed counsel was not doing enough for his case and that a conflict of interest existed. The trial court summarily denied this motion at the beginning of the revocation hearing.

The issue involved is whether the trial court erred in summarily denying Chiles’ motion. In denying the…