Is denial of a motion to replace an appointed attorney an abuse of power?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Otis, F075975 (Cal. App. 2019):
Denial of the motion is not an abuse of discretion unless the defendant has shown that a failure to replace the appointed attorney would "substantially impair" the defendant's right to assistance of counsel. [Citations.]'" (People v. Smith (1993) 6 Cal.4th 684, 690-691.)
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