State Of Washington v. Marvin B. Benson

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON STATE OF WASHINGTON, ) No. 80159-7-I ) Respondent, ) DIVISION ONE ) v. ) UNPUBLISHED OPINION ) MARVIN BENSON, ) ) Appellant. ) ) ANDRUS, A.C.J. — After pleading guilty to two counts of first degree assault, Marvin Benson and his trial attorneys moved for the appointment of substitute counsel to address his request to withdraw the plea. Benson contends the trial court’s refusal to appoint new counsel violated his right to the assistance of counsel at a critical stage of his proceedings. Because Benson and his attorneys failed to demonstrate…