State v. Corbin

D’Andre Corbin appeals his conviction for taking and/or riding in a motor vehicle without the owner’s permission on the grounds that (1) the late entry of findings and conclusions without an attorney present on his behalf violated his right to counsel and his right to be present at all critical stages of the proceedings, and (2) the trial court’s finding that Corbin understood his right to remain silent and freely and voluntarily waived that right was not supported by substantial evidence. We hold that trial counsel may properly represent a criminal defendant in order to enter findings and…