scrunchngo
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Nothing "hinky" with the 2 attnys - it's a state mandate...and court appointed. Good thing is...according to the statute, they're apparently seeking the DP..as we all assumed they would!
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(e) The presiding judge of the district court in which a
capital felony case is filed shall appoint two attorneys, at least
one of whom must be qualified under this chapter, to represent an
indigent defendant as soon as practicable after charges are filed,
unless the state gives notice in writing that the state will not
seek the death penalty.
http://law.onecle.com/texas/criminal-procedure/26.052.00.html
Thanks!! Suspected that may be the reason, but hadn't had time to search to confirm...sneaking in peaks and searches during breaks and lunch.