Judgment reversed, on the law, without costs, and petition granted.
It is our view in the instant case that the Legal Aid Society was assigned by the District Court to represent the defendant in question. Once made, that assignment could be terminated for reasons of nonindigency at the instance of counsel only (County Law, § 722-d). That section reads: "Whenever it appears that the defendant is financially able to obtain counsel or to make partial payment...
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