After trial but prior to sentencing, defendant complained to the court that his attorney had refused to allow him to testify on his own behalf and failed to investigate alibi witnesses. At sentencing, defense counsel, perceiving his continued representation of defendant a conflict of interest, joined in the defendant's motion to be relieved. The court denied the motion on the ground that defendant could raise the issue on appeal, apparently pursuant to CPL 440.10 (2) (b)...
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