City v. Pullen, Unpublished Decision (6-9-2000)

OPINION

Defendant-appellant Gary Pullen appeals from his conviction and sentence for Criminal Trespassing. Pullen contends that the trial court erred by failing to investigate sufficiently his claim, made just before trial, that his counsel was ineffective. Pullen further contends that his trial counsel was ineffective. Finally, Pullen contends that his conviction for Criminal Trespassing was not supported by sufficient evidence.

We agree with Pullen that the trial court did not sufficiently investigate his claim, made just before the start of trial, that his court-appointed counsel was…