Commonwealth v. Martinez

CIRILLO, Judge:

We are called upon to consider defense counsel’s request to withdraw from further representation in this case.

On December 7, 1979, following a bench trial before the Honorable Thomas N. Shiomos, the appellant, Juan Martinez, was convicted of possession of a controlled substance (heroin) with intent to deliver.1 After a presentence investigation and the denial of post-verdict motions, the appellant was sentenced to a..term of imprisonment of not less than 6 months nor more than 23 months. On March 25, 1980, a notice of appeal to the Superior Court was filed. Thereafter, a copy…