On June 06, 2021 a
was filed
involving a dispute between
and
Adams, William Scott Jr,
in the District Court of Charlotte County.
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Filing # 130569311 E-Filed 07/13/2021 03:41:27 PM
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IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR CHARLOTTE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
STATE OF FLORIDA CASE NO. 21-000736MM (JLB)
vs.
WILLIAM SCOTT ADAMS, JR
/
CERTIFICATION OF CONFLICT
COMES NOW, Kathleen A. Smith, Public Defender, and pursuant to Valle v. State, 763 So.2d
1175 (Fla. 4" DCA 2000) and certifies to this Honorable Court the following:
The Public Defender has been appointed to represent the Defendant, William Scott Adams, JR.
After a careful investigation and weighing of the facts of this case, the Public Defender has
conclusively determined that the interests of William Scott Adams, JR are so adverse and hostile to those
of another client and/or an attorney within the Office of the Public Defender that a conflict of interest
exists.
As a result of this conflict of interest, the Public Defender cannot adequately or ethically continue
to represent the Defendant.
WHEREFORE, the Public Defender certifies to this Honorable Court that the Office of the
Public Defender can no longer represent the Defendant due to this conflict of interest and requests that a
Regional Counsel be appointed pursuant to section 27.5303, Florida Statutes (1995) and Babb v.
E dwards, 412 So.2d 859 (Fla. 1982).
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished to the
Stefan W. Groening, Assistant State Attorney, 350 E. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, and to
Regional Counsel Office, 2101 McGregor Blvd, Ste. 101, Fort Myers, FL 33901; this 13. day of July,
2021.
KATHLEEN A. SMITH
Public Defender
350 E Marion Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
» A.
Of Counsel - Tamarah Lee Wellons
Florida Bar No. 0106458
Document Filed Date
November 01, 2023
Case Filing Date
June 06, 2021
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Filing # 130569311 E-Filed 07/13/2021 03:41:27 PM TL/EW IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE TWENTIETH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY, FLORIDA STATE OF FLORIDA CASE NO. 21-000736MM (JLB) vs. WILLIAM SCOTT ADAMS, JR / CERTIFICATION OF CONFLICT COMES NOW, Kathleen A. Smith, Public Defender, and pursuant to Valle v. State, 763 So.2d 1175 (Fla. 4" DCA 2000) and certifies to this Honorable Court the following: The Public Defender has been appointed to represent the Defendant, William Scott Adams, JR. After a careful investigation and weighing of the facts of this case, the Public Defender has conclusively determined that the interests of William Scott Adams, JR are so adverse and hostile to those of another client and/or an attorney within the Office of the Public Defender that a conflict of interest exists. As a result of this conflict of interest, the Public Defender cannot adequately or ethically continue to represent the Defendant. WHEREFORE, the Public Defender certifies to this Honorable Court that the Office of the Public Defender can no longer represent the Defendant due to this conflict of interest and requests that a Regional Counsel be appointed pursuant to section 27.5303, Florida Statutes (1995) and Babb v. E dwards, 412 So.2d 859 (Fla. 1982). I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been furnished to the Stefan W. Groening, Assistant State Attorney, 350 E. Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, and to Regional Counsel Office, 2101 McGregor Blvd, Ste. 101, Fort Myers, FL 33901; this 13. day of July, 2021. KATHLEEN A. SMITH Public Defender 350 E Marion Ave Punta Gorda, FL 33950 » A. Of Counsel - Tamarah Lee Wellons Florida Bar No. 0106458