Opinion
08-cr-112-bbc.
May 6, 2009
ORDER
Defendant Leroy Sharp has moved for leave to proceed on appealin forma pauperis. The motion is GRANTED. Although defendant had retained counsel to represent him in this court, I am satisfied from my review of the information in the presentence report that he is financially unable to pay the costs of his appeal or to retain counsel for his appeal. I find him financially eligible for the appointment of counsel on appeal. I will send the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit a copy of this order so that it may appoint appellate counsel for defendant.