In what circumstances will a defendant be denied a motion to substitute counsel?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Wesley, C073912 (Cal. App. 2014):
In March 2013, in case No. SF122830A (firearm case), the trial court heard and denied defendant's motion to substitute counsel. (People v. Marsden (1970) 2 Cal.3d 118.) In May 2013, defendant pled no contest to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. In exchange, three related counts and enhancing allegations were dismissed.
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