State v. Bunker
Court of Appeals of Utah
1Opinion of the Court
POHLMAN, Judge:
¶1 It is an old legal maxim that there is no right without a remedy. Peter James Bunker seeks in this appeal a remedy for delays in his appeals process without first establishing the infringement of any underlying rights. We accordingly affirm the district court's order terminating his probation as unsuccessful and reinstating his sentence.
BACKGROUND
¶2 In 2013, Bunker was charged with assault by a prisoner. After finding Bunker indigent, the district court appointed counsel to represent him (Trial Counsel). Bunker pleaded guilty to the charge.
¶3 In June 2014, the district court…
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