New York Court of Appeals

The People of the State of New York, Respondent v. Patricio Linares, Appellant

June 3, 20042 N.Y.3d 507

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division's denial of the defendant's request for substitution of counsel, holding that the trial court exercised proper discretion. The Court reiterated the "good cause" standard and found no abuse of discretion in the lower court's inquiry.