Does a defense counsel have a duty to avoid making a frivolous or frivolous motion?

Is a prosecutor's comment that defense counsel was seeking to "distract the jury from the evidence as an attack on counsel's integrity a fair response to defense counsel's remarks? (California, United States of America)

In what circumstances will the court require a defense counsel to object to a motion where the trial atmosphere was poisonous, and the defense counsel did not object at all? (California, United States of America)

Is a defense counsel not required to make a frivolous motion or to indulge in idle acts to appear competent? (California, United States of America)

If a defendant makes a motion for a continuance of trial on grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel at trial, is it appropriate to appoint a new counsel to prepare the motion? (California, United States of America)

What are the consequences of counsel failing to give counsel a reason for their failure to comply with a motion of motion? (California, United States of America)

Does a defense counsel have to make an objection to a motion to introduce prior acts? (California, United States of America)

When a defendant makes a motion for a new trial alleging inadequacy of counsel, does the court have to appoint a new counsel? (California, United States of America)

Can defense counsel argue that defense counsel failed to object to the foregoing procedure or request that written instructions be provided to the jury? (California, United States of America)

Does a defense counsel have to make a futile motion or meritless objection to an ex post facto objection? (California, United States of America)

When a prosecutor asks a defense counsel a question in voir dire about rape and sexual assault, is the defense counsel's failure to object to the questions? (California, United States of America)