State v. McDowell

¶ 1. The petitioner, Derryle S. McDowell, seeks review of a published decision of the court of appeals affirming a judgment of conviction and order denying postconviction relief.1 McDowell was convicted of robbery, kidnapping, and five counts of sexual assault while using a dangerous weapon, all as party to a crime. He contends that he was afforded ineffective assistance of trial counsel that was both deficient and prejudicial. Additionally, McDowell asserts that the circuit court erred in failing to permit him new counsel.

¶ 2. This case discusses the important issue of how criminal defense…