Does a tactical disagreement between a defendant and his attorney constitute anirreconcilable conflict?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Johnson, C085283 (Cal. App. 2019):
Tactical disagreements between the defendant and his attorney do not by themselves constitute an 'irreconcilable conflict.' 'When a defendant chooses to be represented by professional counsel, that counsel is "captain of the ship" and can make all but a few fundamental decisions for the defendant.' [Citation.]" (People v. Welch, supra, 20 Cal.4th at pp. 728-729.)
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