Paris v. Commonwealth

Opinion

KEENAN, J.

Raymond Paris appeals his convictions on two counts of robbery and use of a firearm in the commission of robbery, two counts of abduction and one count of breaking and entering. The issue presented in this appeal is whether Paris was denied his sixth amendment right to counsel. We find that Paris was afforded the right to counsel throughout the proceedings, and, accordingly, affirm his convictions.

Paris first appeared in the Circuit Court of Arlington County on June 22, 1987. On that day the trial court appointed counsel to represent him and continued the case to June 24,…