Simpson v. State

|, Jamaal Dulane Simpson appeals from his convictions of delivery of a controlled substance (cocaine) and possession of drug paraphernalia, for which he was sentenced as a habitual offender to consecutive prison terms totaling sixty-five years. He contends that the trial court erred in denying his request for a competency hearing and in denying his attorney’s motion to withdraw. We find merit in appellant’s first point, and we remand for the trial court to hold a hearing to determine whether appellant was fit to proceed to trial.

In February 2013, appellant’s attorney filed notice of his…