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 but it does not appear that Shabazz requested his assistance. In fact, defense counsel left the courtroom to take a phone call during the questioning of one of the State’s witnesses.

After the State rested its case, the court asked if Shabazz had any witnesses he wished to call. Shabazz indicated that there was additional information that he needed in order to go forward with his defense. The following colloquy took place: []: State rests.


 * Mr. Shabazz, call your first,


 * Oh.


 * Do you wish to testify?


 * No. You said the next witness.


 * Or you can make legal arguments.


 * Your Honor, is—could I see the law on—

[]: I just want to clarify, he’s not going to call witnesses before we start going—


 * Are you going to call any witnesses?


 * I would like more physical evidence, the logs at the time—


 * Well, let me ask you—


 * At the time—


 * Stay focused on one question at a time. Do you wish to call any witnesses?


 * No more physical—


 * I’m sorry?