People v. Brooks

After a second jury trial, John A. Brooks (defendant) was found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Defendant was sentenced to serve 12 months of probation, to pay a $600 fine, costs, and a $25-per-month probation fee, to attend DUI counseling, and to pay $100 for the services of his appointed assistant public defender. Defendant now appeals from his conviction, claiming that he was denied a fair trial due to the ineffective assistance of his appointed trial counsel. The sole issue for review is whether defendant was denied the effective assistance of counsel. We affirm.

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