People v. Rocha

Defendant was tried by a jury on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon, CL 1948, §750.82 (Stat Ann 1962 Rev § 28.277), and lie was convicted. Defendant represented himself at trial because the trial judge denied a request for appointed counsel. On appeal, defendant questions the propriety of this denial. It is only proper if the record discloses that defendant was financially able to provide counsel. GrCR 1963, 785.3(1).

"We are unable to' say on this ré'córd that defendant was financially able to hire his own attorney. In spite of the commendable efforts'of the trial judge and the…