State v. Sutherland

Appellant David M. Sutherland, appeals from a conviction of rape. He contends the denial of his motions for continuance prevented his counsel from having time to adequately prepare for trial, and he was, therefore, denied effective assistance of counsel. State v. Cory, 62 Wn.2d 371, 373, 382 P.2d 1019 (1963); Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335, 9 L. Ed. 2d 799, 83 S. Ct. 792 (1963).

There are two issues presented on appeal: (1) Whether, in a case where the granting or denying of a continuance, may operate to deprive one of a constitutionally guaranteed right to counsel, the scope of appellate…