Yusuf Hotep-El v. State of Indiana

Friedlander, Senior Judge.

[1] Yusuf Hotep-El appeals the trial court's termination of his self-representation. We affirm.

[2] In August 2016, Hotep-El was charged with possession of cocaine, a Level 5 felony; 1 two counts of possession of a narcotic drug, both Level 5 felonies; 2 possession of a controlled substance, a Level 6 felony; 3 driving while suspended, a Class A misdemeanor; 4 possession of marijuana, a Class B misdemeanor; 5 and later he was also alleged to be an habitual offender. 6

[3] At his initial hearing on these charges, Hotep-El was appointed counsel to represent him.…