Morgan v. State

GARRARD, Presiding Judge.

Appellant Tony Curtis Morgan appeals from his conviction of theft for which he was sentenced for a determinate period of four years imprisonment. Morgan contends that the trial court’s denial of defense counsel’s motion to withdraw deprived him of his right to counsel of his choice.

The record reveals that Morgan was charged by information on September 28, 1978. On October 4, he was granted a continuance in order to retain private counsel. On October 11, Steve Miller entered his appearance in the case. On October 25, the trial was set for December 19. Six days before…