People v. Denton

KELLY, Chief Judge.

Contesting the denial of his motions for continuance after he had been permitted to proceed pro se, defendant, Vincent Albert Denton, appeals a judgment of conviction for misdemeanor theft. We affirm.

At a motions hearing two weeks before trial, defendant requested the withdrawal of his public defender because of a disagreement over trial tactics. Defendant did not clearly indicate whether he wished or intended to retain private counsel, but asked to proceed pro se. The trial court granted defendant’s request after an extended discussion about defendant’s right to an…