What is the test for review of an order to appoint counsel for an indigent defendant?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from The People v. Vivian, E048457, No. RIF116626 (Cal. App. 2010):
"'On appeal, a trial court's orders concerning the appointment of counsel for an indigent defendant are reviewed for abuse of discretion. [Citations.] A court abuses its discretion when it acts unreasonably under the circumstances of the particular case. [Citation.]' [Citation.]" (People v. Mugia (2008) 44 Cal.4th 1101, 1125-1126.)
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