Stanley v. State

The appellant, Ronald Stanley, who was a prisoner in a state facility at the time of the offense, was convicted of arson in the first degree and destruction of State property by a prisoner. He was sentenced to ten years in prison for the arson conviction and three years in prison for the destruction of State property conviction. The sentences were to run concurrently.

At arraignment, the trial court determined that the appellant was indigent and appointed counsel to represent the appellant. Three months later, the appellant appeared for trial with another attorney, who was also appointed by…