People v. Barkes, Jr.

Court properly dismissed Defendant's allegation that his trial counsel was ineffective for telling him that he could not hire counsel of his choice, because no showing that other attorney was willing and able to serve as his counsel, and that Defendant was able to retain him; and because trial counsel refused to allow Defendant to testify at trial. No prejudice shown, as Defendant did not assert that he would deny that he engaged in sexual conduct with 13-year-old victim, or deny that he was in position of authority and supervision as to victim. Defendant properly stated colorable ineffective assistance of counsel claim as to his counsel failing to inform him that consecutive sentences were statuorily mandated, to make informed plea decision, and as to his counsel refusing to allow him to waive right to jury trial; thus, evidentiary hearing warranted.