Curtis v. State

DAVIS, Judge.

Terrance Mack Curtis challenges his judgments and sentences for possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Curtis entered no contest pleas to the charges while appearing pro se. On appeal, he argues that the trial court failed to make an adequate Faretta 1 inquiry before allowing him to proceed pro se and that this was fundamental error requiring reversal. We agree.

The trial court originally appointed counsel to represent Curtis in the case. However, as the case proceeded, Curtis filed a motion to dismiss his attorney,…