State v. Tate

Introduction

Brandon Tate ("Tate") appeals from the trial court's judgment, entered after a jury found him guilty of one count of first-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon. In his sole point on appeal, Tate alleges that the trial court plainly erred in failing to sua sponte disqualify trial counsel due to an apparent conflict of interest. Because Tate's argument is not cognizable on direct appeal, we deny Tate's appeal and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Factual and Procedural History

Tate was tried in September of 2017 for crimes…