SHEPARD, Chief Justice.
The attorney who represented appellant Rodney Williams at trial sought to withdraw just ten days before trial. Although the court denied the motion, counsel did nothing to prepare for trial during the following five days and did not present evidence on behalf of his client. Williams claims that he received ineffective assistance of counsel in violation of the Sixth Amendment. He is correct.
Williams was convicted of robbery, a class...
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