435 So. 2d 701 - Taylor v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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7 state decisions

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1. “[C]ertain restraints must be put on the reassignment of counsel lest the right be 'manipulated so as to obstruct the orderly procedure in the courts or to interfere with the fair administration of justice.' " Id. (internal citation omitted). In Taylor , prior to trial, the defendant's attorney filed a motion to withdraw from representation, arguing that the defendant had threatened to kill him and had refused to cooperate with him in any way. Id. at 702 . At trial, the defendant refused to speak with his attorney and argued that his attorney had not subpoenaed certain witnesses. Id. at 704 . This Court affirmed the trial court's decision to deny a continuance and discussed the absurdity that would occur if an accused was allowed to "fall out”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Terry L. Hill v. State of Mississippi · 941 So. 2d 735 - Rubenstein v. State

2. “the defendant must show good cause, such as a conflict of interest, a complete breakdown of communication, or an irreconcilable conflict which leads to an apparently unjust verdict.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. Terry L. Hill v. State of Mississippi · Fairley v. State

3. “the trial court has discretion in considering a motion of an attorney to be discharged.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 941 So. 2d 735 - Rubenstein v. State