Gebhardt v. O'ROURKE

In 1986, plaintiff retained defen dants to defend her against charges of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. Following a jury trial, plaintiff was found guilty, then was sentenced on February 8, 1987. Plaintiff discharged defendants and hired a new firm to represent her. On March 24, 1987, plaintiff’s new counsel filed a motion for a new trial. One argument was that a new trial should be granted because of the poor representation given by defendants. On June 13, 1988, the trial court granted plaintiff’s motion for a new trial. A judgment of acquittal was entered on July 11, 1988, and…