State v. William Jack Bias

KIDWELL, Judge Pro Tem.

William Jack Bias was convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol. After he was sentenced, he filed several motions, including a motion for substitute counsel and an Idaho Criminal Rule 35 motion, seeking leniency regarding, his sentence. His motions were denied and Bias appealed. He argues that the court erred by denying his motion for substitute counsel and proceeding to decide his other motions. He also argues that the district court failed to adequately consider mitigating factors at sentencing.

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BACKGROUND

Bias was charged with driving while under the…