People v. Kirkland

Defendant Leroy Kirkland was convicted by a jury of breaking and entering a building with intent to commit a felony, MCLA 750.110; MSA 28.305, and possession of burglary tools, MCLA 750.116; MSA 28.311. From these convictions, defendant appeals as of right.

Defendant’s sole allegation of error is that the trial court committed reversible error by refusing his request to defend himself in propria persona.

Defendant was given assigned counsel, Mr. Arthur Arduin, immediately after his arraignment on February 4, 1970. Mr. Arduin represented the defendant at his preliminary examination and appeared…