Turner v. State

Banke, Judge.

The appellant was convicted on the misdemeanor charge of telephone harassment and sentenced to 12 months imprisonment. On appeal, he contends that his right to counsel was not knowingly and intelligently waived.

The appellant acted as his own attorney at trial. During a mass arraignment prior to trial, the court instructed the appellant and other defendants that they had the right to remain silent; the right to an attorney, including, for the indigent, one appointed by the court; the right to trial by jury; the right to confront and examine witnesses; the right to testify and to…