Legal Opinion
People v. Stevens
California Court of Appeal
Decided June 7, 1984No. Crim. 6674PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
HANSON (P. D.), Acting P. J.
Appellant Frank Edward Stevens was convicted of possession of a controlled substance (amphetamines) for sale (Health & Saf. Code, § 11378) and admitted a prior felony conviction (Pen. Code, § 667.5, subd. (b)). We reverse the judgment of conviction because the record shows the court unjustifiably denied appellant’s request to relieve his volunteer attorney and appoint new counsel.
Trial Evidence
On May 5, 1982, at approximately 9:15 p.m. in Modesto, appellant, driving his 1960 Chevrolet pickup, was stopped by Stanislaus County sheriff’s deputies. Appellant’s…
2Cases cited19 opinions
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