The most helpful comments in these matters tend to come from MBates. He was in the news again last week. I've seen him in the court room, he has skills beyond most lawyers.
Justice De Wit tries to hint to the accused who was represented by MBates, that he stick with him:
"Defence lawyer Michael Bates was allowed to withdraw from the case Friday, after Worme said he no longer wanted him as his counsel.
Justice Willie de Wit urged Worme to reconsider, but after a last ditch meeting with Bates, Worme maintained he wanted to change lawyers.
“Mr. Bates is a very good counsel,” de Wit said, in asking the accused if he could attempt to reconcile with the lawyer.
“He has a very good reputation with the court.”
http://calgaryherald.com/news/crime/...1-334c83b90505
I'm sure there's a lot to that story MBates will never be able to tell...