By John L. Hill ( October 4, 2023, 9:58 AM EDT) -- Our appeal courts have recently seen the argument that a conviction should be overturned or a new trial ordered on grounds that the appellant had ineffective assistance of counsel. What sort of challenge is there for a self-represented accused? The Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court General Division recently found itself dealing with issues akin to ineffective assistance in an appeal brought by the convicted accused party (R. v. Burry 2023 NLSC 120)....