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4TH DCA 17TH CIRCUIT OPINIONS: PD 1, RCC 0

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OPINIONS RELEASED MARCH 18, 2009:Lynch - Reversed and remanded for consistent proceedings        Henning - AffirmedGold - Remand (can't give W/H and prison on YO sentences)       Lynch - Reverse/RemandWho shall represent the indigent defendant on his direct appeal? "For the above reasons, we grant the PD?s motion for leave to withdraw by separate order and direct that the RCC ?shall handle the appeal.? §27.511(8), Fla. Stat. (2008). We will no longer relinquish jurisdiction on such motions for inquiry in the trial court. As the statute provides, if the PD certifies that a conflict exists, then RCC shall assume representation, subject to RCC?s duty to certify his own conflict if he be so advised...continue to full post

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