New York Court of Appeals April 2, 2013 (People v. Griffin)

OPINION OF THE COURT

Rivera, J.

The People appeal an order of the Appellate Division concluding that the trial court improperly discharged defendant’s counsel. The People argue that defendant’s claim is forfeited by his guilty plea, and that the trial court properly invoked its discretion when it removed the Legal Aid Society. We reject the People’s arguments, and affirm.