Can a defendant substitute counsel for a different counsel on the eve of trial?

California, United States of America

The following excerpt is from People v. Arana, B282544 (Cal. App. 2018):

On March 29, 2017, six days before trial, defendant asked the court to substitute different counsel. The court conducted a hearing pursuant to People v. Marsden (1970) 2 Cal.3d 118. Defendant expressed concern that his appointed counsel was not looking out for his interests. Defense counsel said defendant had been reluctant to speak with her, particularly when she tried to explain the case was going to be difficult in light of the videotape evidence, and his prior strike meant he faced significant exposure.

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