Jones v. State

In his petition and motions in support thereof, appellant alleges that he was held incommunicado, that an attorney told him to sign the waiver of counsel, and that he did not read such waiver and in fact could not read it inasmuch as he is a functional illiterate.

Basically, appellant alleges that he did not intelligently waive the right to counsel. The trial court made the following finding:

“Petition and motions of the defendant show to the satisfaction of the court that the defendant is not entitled to relief. See waiver attached hereto — petition and motions dismissed.”

Section 2953.21,…