King v. State

DeCARLO, Judge.

In a two-count indictment, Cíete King was charged with false pretenses and selling, removing or concealing property covered by lien or claim. After a trial where he undertook his own representation, he was convicted on the second count and sentenced to three years.

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He now complains the court committed reversible error when it did not advise him of the hazards of representing himself. Counsel argues the record must show accused was offered counsel but intelligently and understandingly rejected the offer. He declares anything less is not a waiver.

The question is not whether the…