Finfrock v. State

KHOUZAM, Judge.

Joseph W. Finfrock appeals following his conviction for battery of a staff member at a sexually violent predator detention facility, in violation of section 784.074, Florida Statutes (2009). Because we agree with his assertion that the trial court *433erred by failing to inquire into his requests to discharge his attorney, we reverse and remand for a new trial.1

Prior to the date of his jury trial, Finfrock filed two pro se motions. The first was a “Motion to Appoint Conflict Free Attorney,” requesting that the court “appoint conflict free counsel” because Finfrock’s appointed…