Williams v. State

Quillian, Presiding Judge.

The defendant appeals his conviction of the offense of child molestation of the 12-year-old child of the woman he was living with. Held:

1. Shortly after his arrest for this offense the defendant employed counsel. On or about June 1, 1978, defendant’s retained counsel was relieved and his present counsel was appointed by the court. Trial was set for the week of June 12, 1978 and defendant moved for a continuance on the basis of lack of adequate time to prepare a proper defense. The motion was denied. Trial was held on June 13, 1978. Defendant enumerates this denial as…