Zimmerman v. State

Summary

The Court affirmed Zimmerman's convictions and sentence, holding that the trial court properly refused to appoint substitute counsel or require the defense to call a witness whom counsel reasonably believed would give false testimony. The Court also rejected Zimmerman's ineffective-assistance claim because counsel's decision not to call the witness was a permissible strategic and ethical decision, and counsel otherwise represented him zealously. The Court concluded that the appeal was wholly without merit.