Williams v. State

OPINION

COHEN, Justice.

This appeal is taken from a conviction for theft over $10,000. Trial was to a jury which assessed the punishment at 20 years confinement. The sufficiency of the evidence is not challenged. It shows that appellant absconded with money entrusted to him by his employer, Ramada Inn.

The first two grounds of error contend that the trial court erred in allowing appellant to represent himself at his trial. Appellant contends that he did not make a knowing and intelligent waiver of his right to counsel, and that he was unaware of the dangers and disadvantages of…