Is there any abuse of discretion or violation of a defendant's right to counsel under People v Marsden?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Swiggart, C077247 (Cal. App. 2017):
Defendant contends that the trial court abused its discretion and violated his right to counsel when it denied his motions for substitute counsel under People v. Marsden (1970) 2 Cal.3d 118 (Marsden). We conclude there was no abuse of discretion and no violation of defendant's right to counsel.
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