State v. McLaurin

VAUGHN, Judge.

The record in this case relates the following exchange between the prosecutor and the trial judge.

“MR. WEBSTER: Howard McLaurin, Jr.

THE COURT: What number is that case?

MR. WEBSTER: Your Honor, this is the first case on the calendar for trial this morning. Mr. Sams represents him. I don’t see him either. Probably talking to his client.

THE COURT: Is the case ready for jury trial?

MR. WEBSTER: Yes, sir.

THE COURT: Do you have the file out there?

MR. Webster: Yes, sir, I do. Started out for a first degree murder trial, Your Honor. It’s back for re-trial.”

The record also contains the…