HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Hutchinson man charged in a drug distribution case and granted a new attorney back in March was denied the request for a new attorney again Monday by Judge Trish Rose

Bryan Green explained his reasoning for wanting to replace local attorney Shannon Crane, saying that they are not on the same page and that he’s had trouble getting with her to talk about the charges. But, that was when he was in jail on another matter. He’s free now and Judge Rose noted that it would probably be easier to get with Crane and denied the request. Had she granted the request, that would have been his fourth attorney.

He faces trial for possession of meth and drug paraphernalia with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana, personal use drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement and aggravated false impersonation. But, the state added a charge of identity theft after testimony in the preliminary hearing.

Green allegedly had between 3.5 and 100 grams of methamphetamine on him, as well as the paraphernalia, which the state alleges was used to distribute drugs. He also allegedly had a small amount of marijuana on him and gave the name of Shawn Green, which officers later learned was not his name. This case goes back to March 23, 2015.

Green has another case where he’s charged with violating the offender registration act, which is also pending trial.

There is some indication that the trial, scheduled to begin on Oct. 10, may be continued, but no decision was made Monday.

Green has previous convictions involving the manufacturing of methamphetamine and associated charges in Reno, Rice and Harvey counties.