Burns v. State

We reverse appellant’s conviction on all counts in case number 88-2853-CF because the inquiry into whether appellant knowingly and intelligently waived counsel was inadequate. The trial court did not inquire into factors such as appellant’s mental condition, knowledge and experience in criminal proceedings, or capacity to make the decision. Nor was appellant informed of the benefits associated with the right to counsel he was relinquishing or the dangers of self representation. Faretta v. California, 422 U.S. 806, 95 S.Ct. 2525, 45 L.Ed.2d 562 (1975); Johnston v. State, 497 So.2d 863…