Herrington v. the State

PHIPPS, Presiding Judge.

While represented by trial counsel, Johnny Herrington was found guilty of possession of an illegal weapon (sawed-off shotgun), 1 giving false information to a law enforcement officer, 2 3 and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. 8 He appeals the convictions, contending that the trial court erred by denying him the right to represent himself at trial, and by determining that he was not denied effective assistance of trial counsel. We affirm.

1. Herrington contends that the trial court erred by denying him the right to represent himself at trial. Because…