People v. Volkman

Following a jury trial, defendant was convicted of reckless homicide (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 38, par. 9 — 3(a)) and driving while under the influence of alcohol. (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989, ch. 951/2, par. 11— 501(a)(2).) He was sentenced to 3½ years’ imprisonment for the reckless homicide conviction and a concurrent term of 364 days for the remaining conviction.

On appeal, defendant contends that: (1) the trial court’s questioning of the venire denied his right to a fair and impartial trial; (2) his sixth amendment right to choice of counsel and effective assistance of counsel was violated; and…