James v. State

BOARDMAN, Acting Chief Judge.

Douglas L. James appeals his convictions and sentences on the ground that he did not voluntarily and intelligently waive his right to counsel at his trial or at sentencing. We affirm the convictions but reverse the sentences.

Although appellant contends that the trial court’s inquiry as to his ability to adequately represent himself at trial was insufficient, we conclude that the substantial evidence before the trial court was sufficient to establish that appellant’s waiver of his right to counsel was voluntary and intelligent under Cappetta v. State, 204 So.2d 913…