Opinion
Cr. No. 3:09-825 (CMC)
10-15-2012
United States of America, v. Loreze Williams, Defendant.
OPINION and ORDER
This matter is before the court on Defendant's motion for appointment of counsel "to assist me in my Simmons claim." Mot. at 1 (ECF No. 1166, filed Oct. 9, 2012).
Defendant has no "Simmons claim" pending before this court. Moreover, Defendant has no pending matter before this court which qualifies him for the appointment of counsel.
Defendant filed a motion to compel the Government to file a Rule 35 motion. ECF No. 1165 (filed Oct. 9, 2012). There is no constitutional or statutory right to counsel to assist Defendant in this matter.
Defendant's motion for appointment of counsel is denied.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
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CAMERON McGOWAN CURRIE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Columbia, South Carolina
October 15, 2012