ARNOLD, Judge.
Defendant contends the court erred in denying his motion to continue, because the ruling denied him the opportunity to obtain a transcript of his first trial in violation of his right to equal protection under the law. We agree, and award defendant a new trial.
Ordinarily a motion to continue is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court, and its ruling will not be disturbed absent an abuse of discretion. If the motion is based on...
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