Reagan v. State

On June 22, 1990, David Reagan was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. His counsel, C.W. Knauts, filed a timely notice of appeal. Mr. Reagan then moved pro se for a new trial in which he alleged Mr. Knauts had a conflict of interest. Mr. Knauts petitioned the Trial Court to be relieved of further representation of Mr. Reagan. The petition was granted. Mr. Reagan’s motion for a new trial was denied.

A transcript of the trial was tendered to the Clerk of this Court by the Circuit Clerk. The Clerk of the Supreme Court refused to docket the transcript because it was…