We review for abuse of discretion a district court's denial of a request for appointment of new counsel. State v. Holm, 2013 MT 58,¶ 16, 369 Mont. 227, 304 P.3d 365.
Absent an abuse of discretion, this Court will not overrule a district court's ruling on a request for substitution of counsel, which is within the sound discretion of the district court. State v. Edwards, 2011 MT 210, ¶ 14, 361 Mont. 478, 260 P.3d 396.
It is within the discretion of the district court to consider requests to appoint new counsel and the court's determination will be sustained absent an abuse of discretion. State v. Craig, 274 Mont. 140, 149, 906 P.2d 683, 288 (1995).