Spencer v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

The defendant was indicted for armed robbery, two counts of aggravated assault, burglary and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

At trial, after a jury was selected and prior to the presentation of evidence, the defendant disrupted the proceedings by profanely demanding the discharge of his court appointed attorney and demanding to represent himself. The court granted the defendant’s request for self-representation and instructed the public defender to remain in the courtroom in the event that the defendant changes his mind and requests an attorney.

The…