The Appellate Division has issued a published decision affirming denial of a defendant’s request for resentencing because of strained relations with his attorney, who contended that his client hurled discriminatory remarks and threatened him.

The defendant, Andre Coclough, convicted of third-degree burglary and fourth-degree criminal mischief, lodged the appeal with a new defense attorney, arguing a total breakdown in communication and rapport with his previous counsel.

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