People v. Hambric

*634At a proceeding to determine whether the defendant would waive his right to a jury trial, the defendant told the court that he wished to relieve his fourth court-appointed attorney. The defendant failed to articulate any legitimate reason for his request. The court refused to appoint another attorney and told the defendant that he could proceed pro se or with his court-appointed lawyer. The court warned the defendant of the dangers of proceeding pro se, but the defendant would not consent to his court-appointed attorney’s representing him. The court then appointed the attorney to act as the…