Marin v. State

The only question presented on discretionary review in this case is whether the phrase “appointed counsel” in article 1.051(e) of the Code of Criminal Procedure includes an attorney appointed by the court to succeed one whom the court has let withdraw. The relevant facts are not in dispute. Shortly before his trial, the attorney appointed to represent appellant moved to withdraw and asked the court to substitute a different lawyer in his place. This motion was granted, apparently with the appellant’s approval. The case was not reset, however, and went to trial only six days after the…