How has the Court considered a motion to relieve a trial attorney?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Baines, B279941 (Cal. App. 2017):
Apart from considering the above issues, we have conducted a review of the entire record of this case, including the transcript of the defendant's request to relieve his trial attorney. We are satisfied that appellant counsel has fulfilled his obligation on appeal of providing a basis for adequate and effective appellate review. The judgment is
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affirmed. (Smith v. Robbins (2000) 528 U.S. 259, 284.)
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