State v. Dewitt

Supreme Court of Rhode Island
State v. Dewitt, 121 R.I. 974 (R.I. 1979)
403 A.2d 679; 1979 R.I. LEXIS 2016

State v. Dewitt

Opinion of the Court

The Public Defender’s motion asking that we reconsider our previous denial of his motion to withdraw as counsel for defendant due to a conflict of interest is granted. The Public Defender may withdraw as counsel for defendant and Edward Clifton is hereby appointed to represent the defendant in the further prosecution of this appeal.

The order entered in this case on May 31, 1979 is vacated.

Mr. Justice Doris is of the opinion that the motion for reconsideration should be denied.

Reference

Full Case Name
State of Rhode Island v. Frederick E. DeWitt
Status
Published