Court-appointed attorneys Jerry Hauser and Philip Tyler withdrew from the case citing conflicts of interest. Updyke then retained Jerry Blevins of Montgomery, who asked to be removed because of an "irreconcilable conflict'' with the defendant.
The court appointed Hauser last Friday after Philip Tyler was allowed to withdraw after citing conflicts, including his former job as an assistant professor at the university. Tyler had also been appointed by the judge.
Date: Feb 22, 2011
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Poisoning of Toomer's Corner trees rocks Auburn community
The charge is punishable by one to 10 years in prison and up to $15,000 in fines. He was being held on $50,000 bond. His court-appointed attorney, Philip Tyler, filed a motion to withdraw from the case Thursday, citing his law firms work with Auburn University and his personal ties to the university.
Bond was set at $50,000. If convicted, Updyke could face one to 10 years in prison. His court-appointed attorney, Philip Tyler, filed a motion to withdraw as Updyke's representative, citing his former job as a part-time Auburn professor and "numerous" family and personal ties.