Deonte Anthony Simms, 32, charged with multiple counts of illegal use of firearms, expressed concerns about his defense counsel during a previous jury trial
In a pre-trial conference on Jan. 17, Simms’ previous attorney was moved off the case, and new counsel assigned.
The issue affecting representation was that key evidence, including video footage was not shared with the defendant which aroused his concern.
No new trial date was set during the proceeding.
Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa K Copeland has scheduled a status hearing for Jan. 24 that will include Simms’ new attorney.
