What is the test for a motion to appoint a substitute counsel in a criminal case?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Tholl, C085995 (Cal. App. 2019):

On appeal, defendant contends the judgment must be reversed because the trial court erred in denying his postconviction motion for the appointment of substitute counsel under People v. Marsden (1970) 2 Cal.3d 118 (Marsden), there was insufficient evidence to support two of his convictions, the trial court committed instructional error,

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