Gibson Paul v. State

The defendant appeals his convictions and sentences for first degree murder with a firearm, aggravated assault with a firearm, shooting into an occupied vehicle, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.1 He raises three issues on appeal. We affirm on all, but write to discuss his argument that the court erred in restricting his use of standby counsel.

The charges arose out of an altercation between the defendant and one of the victims. The defendant shot and killed the victim in her car, and shot another victim. The details of the incident are irrelevant to the issue to be addressed.

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