State v. Makinson

CENICEROS, S. J.

Defendant appeals his convictions for attempted murder, unlawful use of a weapon, and attempted assault in the first degree. Defendant asserts that the trial court erred in denying his request for a new attorney. We review for abuse of discretion, State v. Keerins, 145 Or App 491, 494-95, 932 P2d 65 (1996), and affirm.

A detailed recitation of facts is not necessary because defendant alleges a procedural error. Defendant has two children by a former girlfriend. In July 1998, defendant and his former girlfriend had a telephone conversation about the children that greatly upset…