People v. Graham

Defendant was convicted, after jury trial, of three counts of first-degree murder. Defendant did not make substantial showing he was deprived of sixth amendment right to choice of counsel. Defendant was informed about his counsel's ongoing dispute with ARDC and was allowed to discuss matter with counsel, and court and counsel both told Defendant it was his choice whether to continue to retain him, and Defendant repeated his certainty that he wanted to keep his counsel. Defendant failed to show prejudice in counsel's decision not to call forensic expert at trial, given extensive evidence against him. (HOFFMAN and KARNEZIS, concurring.)