Defendant, who was tried for selling a quantity of "crack" to an undercover officer, waived his right to counsel at trial, because he did not want to be represented by Legal Aid and was refused the appointment of substitute counsel. Before substitute counsel will be appointed, defendant must show "`good cause'", as the right to counsel "is not to be equated with a right to choice of assigned counsel". (People v Sawyer,
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PEOPLE v. JONES
171 A.D.2d 632 (1991)
The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. William Jones, Appellant
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.https://leagle.com/images/logo.png
March 28, 1991
March 28, 1991
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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