People v. Jefferson

The defendant, Orlando Jefferson, was charged by indictment with the offense of burglary. In a trial by jury, he was found guilty and sentenced to five years’ probation contingent that he participate in the Drag Abuse Program. On appeal, the defendant posits that (1) the trial court erred in not granting his petition for substitution of judges and (2) that he was denied effective assistance of counsel as well as the right to a fair and impartial jury when his motion for a continuance for defense preparation purposes was denied.

A review of the record reveals that the defendant was arraigned on…