Duvall v. State

This matter arises from the administrative judge’s denial of defense counsel’s request for a continuance prior to trial because of defense counsel’s conflict of interest. Juwaughn Alexander Duvall (“Petitioner”) was convicted in the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, after a jury trial, of first degree burglary, conspiracy to commit first degree burglary, attempted robbery with a dangerous and deadly weapon, and first degree assault.

We conclude that a conflict of interest existed in this case. Petitioner denied the charges filed against him. He informed his defense counsel that another…