People v. London Williams

After a jury trial, defendant was convicted of armed robbery, MCL 750.529; MSA 28.797, carrying a concealed weapon, MCL 750.227; MSA 28.424, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, MCL 750.227b; MSA 28.424(2). He appeals by right.

Defendant claims that he was denied the right to effective assistance of counsel due to a conflict of interest arising from his attorney’s representation of defendant’s brother, a codefendant. Because defendant’s trial commenced on October 10, 1979, GCR 1963, 785.4(4) does not apply.

In order to establish a violation of the Sixth Amendment, a…