Bentzel v. State

SMITH, Judge.

Appellant appeals the denial of his petition for writ of habeas corpus challenging his extradition, contending that the trial court erred in denying him, an indigent, representation by court-appointed counsel. Based upon our conclusion that claimant was statutorily entitled to counsel pursuant to section 941.10(1), Florida Statutes (1989), we reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Appellant is presently serving two consecutive life sentences in Florida for kidnapping and sexual battery. On March 2, *11191989, North Carolina requested temporary custody of appellant under the…