Lazenby v. State

Deen, Presiding Judge.

McArthur Lazenby appeals from his conviction of armed robbery following the trial by jury at which he partially represented himself.

1. In his first enumeration of error, Lazenby contends that the trial court erred in failing to properly and thoroughly inform him of his right to counsel and the dangers and consequences of his waiver of counsel.

The transcript shows that after the case was called and Lazenby’s appointed attorney answered, the court held a bench conference with counsel and the District Attorney. The judge then spoke to the defendant and said that his…