The People appeal an order granting James Stewart's second new trial motion after the jury convicted him of sexually molesting his daughter. The order was based on three grounds, including inadequate assistance of counsel. Ordinarily, a trial court may not entertain a second new trial motion. In this case, however, we conclude a second motion on the ground of inadequacy of counsel was permitted. We reverse and...
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