Raul Ponce-Rocha will be getting a new attorney.

The 22-year-old Wausau man is charged with first degree intentional homicide in the May death of 18-year-old Breanna Schneller.

The afternoon, Judge Patrick Brady granted a motion by Ponce-Rocha's original attorney to withdraw from the trial, because Ponce-Rocha could no longer afford to pay his fee.

The court is now examining whether or not Ponce-Rocha will qualify for a public defender, but a new attorney may not have time to prepare before the February jury trial.

"Everybody wants a fair and just trial, and a very prepared trial, if that can't happen by February there may be a delay," says Theresa Wetzsteon, the Marathon County Deputy DA.

A status conference is set for Ponce-Rocha on October 22nd.

If he qualifies, a public defender will be assigned to the case on that date.