State v. Simpson, 151 A.3d 1289, 324 Conn. 904 (2016)
Dec. 20, 2016
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Connecticut Supreme Court
151 A.3d 1289, 324 Conn. 904
STATE of Connecticut
v.
Earl SIMPSON
Supreme Court of Connecticut.
Decided December 20, 2016
James M. Rails, assistant state's attorney, in support of the petition.
Deren Manasevit, assigned counsel, in opposition.
*1290The petition by the state of Connecticut for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 169 Conn.App. 168, 150 A.3d 699 (2016), is granted, limited to the following issues:
"1. Did the Appellate Court properly conclude that the trial court erred in failing to conduct a hearing on the defendant's motion to withdraw his plea?
"2. Did the Appellate Court properly conclude that the trial court erred in failing to conduct a hearing on the defendant's request for new counsel?"