Douglas v. State

Defendant-appellant appeals from the denial of post-conviction relief sought by way of a petition under CrPR 1.850, 33 F. S.A.

Shortly after defendant was arrested for forging an endorsement, he was declared insolvent and given the assistance of the Public Defender. Defendant thereafter filed a “Motion for Reappointment of Counsel, giving no reason for the request, but demanding the right to have two specifically named attorneys appointed to represent him. The motion was denied, and defendant, assisted by the Public Defender, entered a plea of guilty to the charge of forgery. After being…