Brown v. State

The defendant appeals his conviction and sentence on the charge of possession of cocaine and sale of cocaine within a thousand feet of a school. He argues the trial court erred in denying his motion for continuance on the day trial was set to begin. Under the special circumstances of this case, we agree and reverse.

The State charged the defendant with sale/delivery of cocaine within a thousand feet of a school and possession of cocaine. The defendant retained an attorney to represent him on the criminal charges. On the day of trial, defense counsel expressed concern about charges pending…