Cain v. State

HARRIS, Judge.

Walter Cain appeals his conviction for possession of cocaine. He contends that the trial court denied him his right to counsel.1 We affirm.

This case illustrates an interesting dilemma that sometimes confronts trial judges. After an unusual and lengthy jury selection process during which defense counsel continually asked for Cain’s input, Cain and his attorney could not agree on the final selection of jurors. Finally the court intervened:

[I]t would appear to the court that you’ve given your client your best judgment, your best advise [sic]. And I believe the client does have the…