Goodlette v. Causey

In this petition for post-conviction relief (PCR), petitioner appeals the PCR court’s judgment denying him relief. On appeal, petitioner assigns error to the court’s denial of his motion for substitute counsel. We affirm.

In the underlying criminal case, petitioner was charged with felony fourth-degree assault, and an attorney, Parker, was appointed to represent him. After a bench trial, petitioner was convicted. Petitioner subsequently filed the PCR petition in this case, alleging, among other things, that Parker had failed to adequately represent him. An attorney, Goldman, was appointed to…